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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 can Rincewind not summon a dragon?

2. In the alternate universe, who is Rincewind?

3. Who does Hrun challenge to mortal combat?

4. As the three travelers are resting in the field, who is watching the three men through the scrying glass?

5. With only thirty minutes left before the vessel's launch, what is one of the Master Launchcontroller's concerns?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As Rincewind flies into the cavern full of dragons amidst the armed guards, what does Kring tell Rincewind?

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

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

5. How does Twoflower escape from his cell?

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

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

8. Why do Rincewind and Twoflower seek refuge on the ship in Chapter 4?

9. 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?

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

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

In Dunmanifestin, the gods are playing a board game that is affecting the events in Discworld.

a. Identify and describe the players in the game.

b. How are the game's moves affecting the characters in Discworld?

c. Why does the author introduce the idea of the characters in Discworld be controlled by an outside source? What purpose does this serve? How does this idea further the story line?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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