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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. Who does Rincewind want to stay alive to kill a few thousand years after the Tsort war?

2. What word does the parrot repeatedly use?

3. What does Quirm say the Tezuman are not very responsive to?

4. What is Ponce da Quirm awaiting in the Tezuman kingdom?

5. What do the Tezumen do to the giant statue of their god after their failed sacrifice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Eric looks to Rincewind when they first meet.

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

3. Describe the university library.

4. Describe the duties Amazonian princesses kidnap men for.

5. Describe Tsort during the Ephebians' attack.

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

7. What is humorous about the Tezumen?

8. Why does Death wear a veil around his bees?

9. What are Eric's first three requests to Rincewind?

10. Describe Death.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Astfgl as a leader. Determine if he is a respected and successful leader.

a) Describe his successes.

b) Describe his failures.

c) How do demons behave in his presence? How do demons view him and his policies?

d) What is main goal as leader? What steps does he take to achieve his goal?

e) What qualities does he have that other demons lack?

f) How does he bring about his own downfall?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Astfgl's Hell. How does it differ from traditional Hell? What has every form of torture been adapted to include? Why is traditional Hell more bearable than Astfgl's Hell? Why are the damned happier at the end of the novel? What is Astfgl's Hell a metaphor for?

Essay Topic 3

Define the nature of religion in the novel. What forms does religion take? How is it received by the main characters? What comedic effect does the form of religion have? Is there a general mood toward religion? Is the main characters' encounters with religion beneficial or detrimental in nature?

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