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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 causes octarine?

2. According to the tale told on the hill overlooking the burning cities, who is responsible for the fire?

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

4. What does Rincewind think tourist means, based on his impressions of Twoflower?

5. What does Rincewind do when he reaches the Broken Drum?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the Luggage made from?

4. During the game, Fate reminds the other player not to cheat. The other player is put out by Fate's admonition. How does Fate respond?

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

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

7. What are the two men sitting on the hillside discussing as they watch the fire burn?

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

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

10. Why is the Patrician ordered to kill Twoflower?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Rincewind's loyalties, for instance, lie with himself and his loyalty only goes as deep as his pockets. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of Rincewind, the Luggage, and Hrun. Support your observations.

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

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.

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