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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. How many magic spells does Rincewind know?

2. As the two men leave the burning city, why is Rincewind amazed?

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

4. As Rincewind and Twoflower travel to Chrim, Rincewind hears the word quaint for the first time. What does Rincewind think quaint means?

5. As he wanders through the temple, what is Twoflower fascinated by?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the game pieces in the gods' game look like?

2. What does Rincewind call the type of magic that is protecting the animal-like creature in Chapter 1?

3. How do Rincewind and Twoflower get separated on the road to Chirm?

4. What does the picture box's imp tell Twoflower about the temple?

5. As Rincewind concludes his tale, what puzzles Rincewind?

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

7. What is the Luggage made from?

8. Why did the researchers lower an instrument over the Edge?

9. How does Hrun end up at the Temple of Bel-Shamharoth?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses many instances of irony to both provide humor in the story and to further character development. Provide and describe at least three ironic twists in the story. For example, Twoflower is met by Blind Hugh, who is not blind, while Twoflower has four eyes. Is the storyline furthered by the author's use of irony? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Many people bring cameras on vacation to record their travels, as did Twoflower. What makes Twoflower's picture box unique? How does Twoflower's picture box affect the people around him? The author chose to give Twoflower the picture box. Why? What was the author's intent? What is the author communicating to the reader by virtue of this camera?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, the conflict between reason and magic is played out.

a. Identify three scenarios in which reason and magic are at odds. What is the impact of this conflict on the situation and on the characters involved?

b. Explain how the conflict between reason and magic can be explained away and the two ideas can co-exist.

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