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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. The Archchancellor insists that ______ could be causing the sound of the disturbance, but the Bursar disagrees.

2. What false item is Eric wearing when he first meets Rincewind?

3. What is carved on the blocks of the Tezuman pyramids?

4. What does Rincewind mistake Eric's parrot for when first laying eyes on it?

5. What does Quirm tell Rincewind he was searching for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Eric's concerns about the world when he and Rincewind are viewing the Disc from above?

2. Why is Astfgl interested in Eric?

3. How does Eric's wish appear to be coming true in Tezuma?

4. Describe how Rincewind and Eric enter Tsort.

5. What is preventing Rincewind from leaving Eric's room?

6. Describe Rincewind's knack.

7. Why is the Council of Wizardry hesitant to try the Rite of AshkEnte?

8. How does Rincewind unintentionally aid the Ephebian army?

9. Describe how the Tezuman kingdom looks as Rincewind and Eric exit the jungle.

10. How does Rincewind escape the Dungeon Dimensions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the main conflict of "Eric": man vs. man, man vs. machine/technology, man vs. nature, man vs. self, man vs. society, man vs. supernatural, and man vs. destiny. Cite scenes to reinforce your choice, explaining what makes it central to the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Eric's wishes do not go exactly as he planned. Determine if the overall result of Eric's wishes is positive or negative. What are the immediate results of each wish? What are the long term results of each?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why "Eric" qualifies as a farce. Describe how specific situations, characters, settings, dialogue and narrative fit the genre description. Which of these aspects best fits the genre?

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