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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. When Rincewind recognizes the kingdom they have been transported to in the jungle, he tell Eric that Tezuman priests are superb ________.

2. What do Rincewind and the parrot find behind the Tezuman statue?

3. What is the statue in the Tezuman pyramid of, when Rincewind explores it?

4. When Rincewind wakes on "a human sort of surface" directly after the disturbance has ended, what is his first reaction?

5. What wakes the university librarian and disturbs the whole city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tsort during the Ephebians' attack.

2. What are Rincewind's reasons for giving the parrot away?

3. Why is Astfgl interested in Eric?

4. Describe Rincewind's knack.

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

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

7. Describe Death.

8. How does Rincewind unintentionally aid the Ephebian army?

9. What puzzles Rincewind about Ponce da Quirm's search?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Determine if Rincewind is a moral character. Specify when he acts morally, and when he does not. How does Rincewind's choice negatively affect the character on the receiving end? How is it an act of kindness?

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