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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. After fleeing from the temple, where do Rincewind, Twoflower, and Hrun end up?

3. As the boat nears the Edge, why does Rincewind yell at Twoflower?

4. Why are using proxies allowed in the succession battle?

5. What world is the sea troll from?

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. How does Twoflower escape from his cell?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twoflower, Rincewind, and Hrun are the three characters featured most prominently in the story. Compare and contrast these three characters in terms of personality, characteristics, and moral codes.

Essay Topic 3

Before arriving in Ankh-Morpork, Twoflower was a risk agent in Bes Palargic.

a. Name and describe the product Twoflower sold while in Bes Palargic.

b. How does Twoflower's previous job enhance the character development to this point of both Twoflower and Rincewind?

c. What does this information from Twoflower's past foreshadow in Twoflower's future?

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