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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 is the first character introduced in the novel?

2. Whose picture does Rincewind recognize in the Tezuman pyramid carvings?

3. What is the name of Eric's demon book?

4. What color are Death's bees?

5. What does Death wear to protect himself from his bees?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Astfgl unhappy with the way Quezovercoatl has ruled the Tezumen?

2. What does Ponce da Quirm mean when he says the others "found religion?"

3. Describe how Rincewind and the others are saved from being sacrificed.

4. Describe Tsort during the Ephebians' attack.

5. Describe the university library.

6. What event outside the Tsort gates leaves Rincewind and Eric unguarded?

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

8. What is humorous about the Tezumen?

9. What is unique about the interaction between the Tsort captain and the Tsort sergeant while they are trying to sort out the mess at the city's main gate?

10. How does Rincewind unintentionally aid the Ephebian army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Disc as a setting. What is possible? What is not possible? What similarities does it share with our world? What is unique about it? Consider the aspects listed below.

a) Society

b) Education

c) Culture

d) Science

e) Beliefs

Essay Topic 3

Find evidence of cowardice as a theme in the novel. Which characters are cowards? What are the consequences of cowardice? Are the consequences immediate or eventual? What moral can be found in the consequences of ambition? Does it appear that the author has an opinion on ambition?

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