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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 are the three characters that take refuge inside the ship when the arrows start flying just before the ship is scheduled to be launched?

2. Who made the deal with the arch-Astronomer to offer a sacrifice so that the danger of the attempt to learn Great A'Tuin's gender will be lessened?

3. What is the name of Twoflower's dragon?

4. In the alternate universe, who is Rincewind?

5. After picking Twoflower and Rincewind from the Edge, where is the vessel taking then?

Short Essay Questions

1. After completing the mortal combat and as Hrun is taking the wine cup from Liessa, he suddenly disappears. Why?

2. When Rincewind rescues Hrun's sword from the tree the sword is stuck in, what does the sword tell Rincewind?

3. Why does Rincewind tell Twoflower not to worry about the Luggage when Twoflower assumes that the Luggage will be lost to him forever?

4. Why does the client maim Goldeneyes after Goldeneyes completes each job?

5. Why does the city of Krull have a very nautical feel to it?

6. As the vessel lifts off to return Rincewind and Twoflower to Krull, why is Twoflower unworried?

7. According to the Loremaster, what must happen before a succession can occur?

8. What is the reward Goldeneyes has been promised for building the fish-shaped craft?

9. What is the hooded figure's reply when Rincewind mocks him as Twoflower and Rincewind are boarding the vessel?

10. Why does the captain of the ship that rescued Twoflower and Rincewind tell his men to get into the raft and set the ship on fire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people bring cameras on vacation to record their travels, as did Twoflower. What makes Twoflower's picture box unique? How does Twoflower's picture box affect the people around him? The author chose to give Twoflower the picture box. Why? What was the author's intent? What is the author communicating to the reader by virtue of this camera?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Many times throughout the story, Rincewind's wizardry skills come into question. Describe Rincewind's magical capabilities. How do his magical capabilities both help and hinder the situations that he and Twoflower find themselves in? Provide specific examples. How does being called a "gutter wizard" effect Rincewind's self-esteem, confidence, and willingness to prove himself a "real" magician? Support your answer.

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