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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. What does Asfgl use to view the events around the opening of the Pseudopolis gate?

2. Who does Eric demand Rincewind to take him to see in Tsort?

3. What do Eric and Rincewind climb out of in the city of Tsort?

4. When the Council of Wizardry meets about the disturbance, the Senior Tutor says, "_______ don't just haunt places."

5. Who does the Council of Wizardry discover is the source of the disturbance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tsort during the Ephebians' attack.

2. Describe the Disc from Eric and Rincewind's vantage point when they are transported above it.

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

4. Describe the university library.

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

6. Why is Eric's greeting by the Tezumen surprising to Rincewind?

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

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

9. Describe the duties Amazonian princesses kidnap men for.

10. What is humorous about the Tezumen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Tezumen possess a thirty foot statue of their god, Quezovercoatl. Analyze the character of god and imp, Quezovercoatl, and determine how he is a cautionary tale.

a) What character flaws does Quezovercoatl possess? In what ways does Quezovercoatl overcome his short comings? What are Quezovercoatl's motivations for driving the Tezumen to worship him?

b) What is humorous about Quezovercoatl's situation as the Tezuman god? What is humorous about Astfgl's anger with him? In what ways does Quezovercoatl overcome his short comings?

c) What moral can be found in his fate? How is the way he died ironic? What does the Tezumen reaction to his death reveal about their regard for him?

Essay Topic 2

Identify symbols used in "Eric." Specify what they symbolize. What is their main purpose? What humor can be found in their meanings? How do they relate to the characters? How do they evoke mood in a setting?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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