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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. Who confronts Rincewind and Twoflower as they step outside the tavern?

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

3. What happens as a result of Rerpf's speech to the men gathered in Broadman's establishment regarding his concern?

4. At the end of the Prologue, who first notices smoke rising over the land?

5. According to the Big Bang theory, where is the great turtle going?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the agreement between Ymor and Zlorf?

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

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

9. Why is Rincewind not a practicing wizard?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses two different literary techniques as the story is told. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Give specific examples of each technique. Why might the author have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Was the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Before arriving in Ankh-Morpork, Twoflower was a risk agent in Bes Palargic.

a. Name and describe the product Twoflower sold while in Bes Palargic.

b. How does Twoflower's previous job enhance the character development to this point of both Twoflower and Rincewind?

c. What does this information from Twoflower's past foreshadow in Twoflower's future?

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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