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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Death sits in his garden sharpening his scythe, who pays Death a visit?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Chance.
(c) Fate.
(d) The Lady.

2. What is Ajandurah's Wand of Utter Negativity?
(a) The silver rod that the hooded figure is carrying.
(b) The most prized magical possession in the land.
(c) The reason behind Rincewind's mood.
(d) A dangerous and devious creation of the Soul Eater.

3. Why are using proxies allowed in the succession battle?
(a) Using proxies creates allegiances.
(b) Using proxies shows intelligence.
(c) Using proxies allows Greicha's children to remain unharmed.
(d) Using proxies limits the danger.

4. As the ship begins to move down the rails for launch, how do the original pilots try to derail the ship?
(a) They try to slow the ship's momentum.
(b) They blow up a section of the tracks.
(c) They throw lumber onto the tracks.
(d) They remove sections of the tracks.

5. As Ninereeds flies higher and higher after rescuing Hrun, what happens to Twoflower?
(a) Twoflower is scalded by the dragon's fire.
(b) Twoflower passes out.
(c) Twoflower is shot by Liessa.
(d) Twoflower is cut by Hrun.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Rincewind and Twoflower return to the Discworld universe, Luggage also splashes down with them. What does Luggage have?

2. According to the hooded figure, what will Twoflower and Rincewind's lives be like when the vessel arrives?

3. When Rincewind wakes up after going over the Edge, where is Rincewind?

4. After picking Twoflower and Rincewind from the Edge, where is the vessel taking then?

5. As Rincewind hangs from the cavern's ceiling during the mortal combat fight, Rincewind has a vision. Who is in his vision?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Rincewind and Twoflower seek refuge on the ship in Chapter 4?

2. At the end of the novel, while Rincewind wants to get off the ship, Twoflower wants to stay aboard. Why?

3. Having been challenged to a fight, both of the brother combatants can choose their own weapons. What do they choose and why?

4. When Rincewind rescues Hrun's sword from the tree the sword is stuck in, what does the sword tell Rincewind?

5. According to the Loremaster, what must happen before a succession can occur?

6. As Death sits in his garden sharpening his scythe, why does Death no longer feel the need to chase Rincewind and Twoflower?

7. Why does the client maim Goldeneyes after Goldeneyes completes each job?

8. How does the troll at the Edge of Discworld furnish his home and obtain most of his belongings?

9. After completing the mortal combat and as Hrun is taking the wine cup from Liessa, he suddenly disappears. Why?

10. Why does the city of Krull have a very nautical feel to it?

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