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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. When Rincewind becomes distracted at how to find Twoflower because Rincewind is hungry, what does Rincewind find inside of the Luggage?

2. What is the dice cup in the gods' game in the shape of?

3. After the fight at the Broken Drum spills into the streets, who does Withel accuse of causing all of the problems in Morpork?

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

5. What is octiron?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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 is Rerpf concerned about the city's reputation?

7. Name three of the gods who are playing the board game.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The story begins in Ankh-Morpork and ends in Krull. While these two cities are very different in some ways, there are many similarities between the two cities as well. Compare and contrast the cities of Ankh-Morpork and Krull in terms of the city itself, the people living there, and those in leadership positions.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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