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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. The creature at the very bottom of the alternate world's support system is a great turtle. What is the great turtle's name?

2. As Rincewind and Twoflower travel to Chirm, RIncewind hears the word picturesque for the first time. What does Rincewind think picturesque means?

3. Why does Zlorf refuse to answer Ymor's question regarding who hired Zlorf?

4. How many magic spells does Rincewind know?

5. Octiron is highly valued. According to Rincewind, octiron is almost as rare as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Rincewind concludes his tale, what puzzles Bravd?

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

3. Why is the Patrician ordered to kill Twoflower?

4. On the road to Chrim, the imp tells Twoflower that Rincewind wants to learn how to harness lightning. What does Rincewind insist that he really wants?

5. Rincewind realizes that he has not been rescued by the dryad, but has been captured. What are the dryad's plans for Rincewind?

6. Why does the imp from the box scream at Rincewind as Rincewind tries to take yet another picture for Twoflower?

7. Why do the thieves and trolls abandon the fight at the Broken Drum?

8. Describe the structure of the alternate universe the story takes place in.

9. While Rincewind is struggling to escape the Luggage, what does the imp tell Rincewind?

10. What does the bronze octagon on Rincewind's clothing signify?

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

The Luggage accompanies Twoflower to Morpork and follows Twoflower throughout the entire story.

a. What is the author's intent in creating a magical creature that follows the main character throughout the story?

b. What are Luggage's three most prominent characteristics? How do these characteristics impact the main character's life and actions as the story progresses?

Essay Topic 3

Both Kring and Luggage are inanimate objects infused with magical qualities that bring them to life.

a. Describe both of these objects in terms of the objects' looks and characteristics.

b. Compare and contrast these two objects in terms of purpose in the story, affect on the other characters, and overall plot impact.

c. What lasting effects do each of these objects have on the main characters that they come into contact with? Why are these changes important to character development?

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