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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the two characters watching the city burn from the hillside, which of the two men is a barbarian?

2. How does Weasel characterize Rincewind as Weasel and Bravd leave the other two men on the hilltop?

3. Who is the god of slight breezes?

4. What keeps happening every few minutes to the man on horseback who is lagging behind?

5. Why do Rincewind and Twoflower continue their journey on horseback?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the agreement between Ymor and Zlorf?

2. If the Big Bang theory is correct, what will happen when the great turtle reaches the Time of Mating?

3. Why does the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork insist that Rincewind acts as Twoflower's guide?

4. Why does Twoflower pack water in the Luggage for his trip?

5. What is the Luggage made from?

6. After the skirmish with Withel, Rincewind tries to escape from Twoflower's employ. What prevents Rincewind from jumping into the river and escaping?

7. Why is it so hard to determine the most impressive sight in Discworld?

8. Why does Weasel throw Twoflower's watch into the woods?

9. What does Withel insist upon as he confronts Rincewind?

10. Why is Rerpf concerned about the city's reputation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story, Death pays several visits to Rincewind. Describe the relationship between these two characters. How do the events of the gods' game impact Death's attempts to collect Rincewind's soul? Is Death affected by his inability to collect Rincewind? If so, how? Is Rincewind affected by Death's inability to collect his soul? If so, how? Why does the author include this subplot in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Twoflower, Rincewind, and Hrun are the three characters featured most prominently in the story. Compare and contrast these three characters in terms of personality, characteristics, and moral codes.

Essay Topic 3

Before arriving in Ankh-Morpork, Twoflower was a risk agent in Bes Palargic.

a. Name and describe the product Twoflower sold while in Bes Palargic.

b. How does Twoflower's previous job enhance the character development to this point of both Twoflower and Rincewind?

c. What does this information from Twoflower's past foreshadow in Twoflower's future?

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