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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. Twoflower wishes he had something as the two men near the Edge. What does Twoflower wish he had?

2. As the boat nears the Edge, what creature jumps onto Rincewind's oar?

3. How does Rincewind learn that the area he is entering on the back of a dragon is full of magic?

4. 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?

5. As Chapter Four opens, Rincewind and Twoflower are bailing out water from their boat. Where have the two men just escaped from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the troll at the Edge of Discworld furnish his home and obtain most of his belongings?

4. Having been challenged to a fight, both of the brother combatants can choose their own weapons. What do they choose and why?

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

6. Why is Greicha not dead yet, even though he is old and Liessa has already killed him?

7. Why does the Lady not have a temple built in her honor?

8. As Death sits in his garden sharpening his scythe, why does Death no longer feel the need to chase Rincewind and Twoflower?

9. What happens when Hrun tosses a coin into the air as the travelers are resting in the field?

10. How does Twoflower escape from his cell?

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

Throughout the story, there are several characters who attempt to kill Rincewind.

a. Identify three characters who try to kill Rincewind. Describe the situation and how Rincewind escapes.

b. Compare and contrast the characters that try to kill Rincewind, as well as these characters' motivations.

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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