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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. While imprisoned in the dungeon cell with Hrun, what does Twoflower reminisce about?

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

3. In the alternate universe, what is Twoflower's name?

4. As Chapter Four opens, where is the boat Rincewind and Twoflower are In?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At the end of the novel, while Rincewind wants to get off the ship, Twoflower wants to stay aboard. Why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Rincewind tell the dragon rider that he will never surrender?

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

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

The Luggage accompanies Twoflower to Morpork and follows Twoflower throughout the entire story.

a. What is the author's intent in creating a magical creature that follows the main character throughout the story?

b. What are Luggage's three most prominent characteristics? How do these characteristics impact the main character's life and actions as the story progresses?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter Four, Rincewind and Twoflower are snapped into an alternate universe. Compare and contrast the characters of Rincewind and Twoflower with the alternate universe characters of Dr. Rjinswand and Jack Zweiblumen. What does the reader learn about the main characters through the events that take place in the alternate universe? What did the author gain by telling the stories in an alternate universe? Was the author successful? Why or why not?

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