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

2. In the game the gods are playing which god is playing two pieces that resemble Rincewind and Twoflower?

3. What is octiron?

4. As Twoflower wanders through the temple, what sound does he hear?

5. When Rincewind and the Luggage appear at the Broken Drum, what does Ymor do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the Patrician ordered to kill Twoflower?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How do the two men on the hillside know that the two riders have come from the burning cities?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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