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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. What does Twoflower do in his homeland for a living?

2. When Death asks Rincewind to ride to Psephopololis, what does Rincewind do?

3. Of the two characters watching the city burn from the hillside, which of the two men is a barbarian?

4. Who does Rincewind see in the images formed by the dryads' old world magic?

5. What is the Soul Eater's number?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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. What does Rincewind notice about the box when taking people's pictures?

7. Why does Twoflower pack water in the Luggage for his trip?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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