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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. Why do Rincewind and Twoflower continue their journey on horseback?

2. Who does Rincewind interrogate in order to discover Twoflower's whereabouts in Chapter 1?

3. What is the name of the tavern that Twoflower is escorted to in Morpork?

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

5. What is the dryad's name who rescues Rincewind, then holds him prisoner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why can't the researchers answer their questions regarding the great turtle's gender?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter One begins with researchers trying to examine the Great A'Tuin in order to figure out how and why their universe was created.

a. Compare and contrast the main theories operating in Discworld as to the great turtle and what its purpose is.

b. How does the exploration of the universe's creation in the story parallel efforts in today's world to determine our world's creation?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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