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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. How are Rincewind and Twoflower being picked up from the Edge?

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

3. Who does Hrun challenge to mortal combat?

4. What does Kring tell Rincewind he will teach him?

5. What is Ajandurah's Wand of Utter Negativity?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are the dragons Twoflower sees in Wyrmberg different from the dragons that Twoflower imagined as a child?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story begins in Ankh-Morpork and ends in Krull. While these two cities are very different in some ways, there are many similarities between the two cities as well. Compare and contrast the cities of Ankh-Morpork and Krull in terms of the city itself, the people living there, and those in leadership positions.

Essay Topic 2

Twoflower is described early in the novel as a naïve tourist. In fact, his naïvety is shown throughout events that transpire, as well as how Twoflower reacts to the various events that take place.

a. Describe how Twoflower's naïvety affects his outlook, perceptions, and moral code.

b. How does Twoflower's life inexperience both help and hinder the resolution of situations he finds himself in? Provide concrete examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, the conflict between reason and magic is played out.

a. Identify three scenarios in which reason and magic are at odds. What is the impact of this conflict on the situation and on the characters involved?

b. Explain how the conflict between reason and magic can be explained away and the two ideas can co-exist.

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