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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. As the two men travel towards Chirm, what do they discuss?

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

4. Which of the twin cities is actually on fire?

5. Who actually sets the Broken Drum on fire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the agreement between Ymor and Zlorf?

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

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

5. What is the Luggage made from?

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

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

8. How does Hrun end up at the Temple of Bel-Shamharoth?

9. On the road to Chrim, the imp tells Twoflower that Rincewind wants to learn how to harness lightning. What does Rincewind insist that he really wants?

10. How do Rincewind and Twoflower escape from Withel?

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

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 3

By the end of the story, Rincewind and Twoflower have been away from Ankh-Morpork for six months. How have both characters been changed from the beginning of the story? Provide specific examples. How has the relationship between these two men changed from the beginning of the story? Support your answer.

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