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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. According to the Big Bang theory, where is the great turtle going?

2. After leaving the river to search for Twoflower, where does Rincewind head to?

3. What are the citizens doing to prevent the spread of the fire?

4. Why does Rincewind take most of the pictures during the tour of the city with Twoflower?

5. Two characters are watching the city burn from the hillside overlooking the village. Which of these two men is a swordsman?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was said to be true about a man who owned a needle made of octiron?

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

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

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

9. What does the reader learn from witnessing the gods' game in progress?

10. When Death meets Rincewind in Morpork, why is Death surprised?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Magic is an integral part of this story. The story consists of many magical places, magical characters, and wizards. Describe the role magic plays in the story. How do different characters use magic in different situations? When is magic used for self-protection, defense, or aggression? How does belief in magic affect the use of magic? How does this belief or lack thereof impact the characters and their resulting situations?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter Four, Rincewind and Twoflower are snapped into an alternate universe. Compare and contrast the characters of Rincewind and Twoflower with the alternate universe characters of Dr. Rjinswand and Jack Zweiblumen. What does the reader learn about the main characters through the events that take place in the alternate universe? What did the author gain by telling the stories in an alternate universe? Was the author successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, there are several characters who attempt to kill Rincewind.

a. Identify three characters who try to kill Rincewind. Describe the situation and how Rincewind escapes.

b. Compare and contrast the characters that try to kill Rincewind, as well as these characters' motivations.

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