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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. Rincewind and Eric are transported into a rainforest so Eric can receive _______ from the kings of the world.

2. What jewelry do the Tezuman people wear?

3. What is the name of Rincewind's summoner?

4. Who is the first character introduced in the novel?

5. What does the Tsort captain of the guard say he noticed on the wooden, Ephebian structure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the university library.

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

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

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

5. Describe Rincewind's conversation with the Tsortean café owner.

6. 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?

7. Describe the Tezuman pyramid that Rincewind explores.

8. Why is Astfgl interested in Eric?

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

10. Describe Ezrolith Churn.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Author Terry Pratchett uses footnotes. Describe the purpose of the footnotes. How do they fit the genre? What do they clarify? Is it necessary to read the author's other Discworld books to understand them? Would the quality and enjoyment of the novel suffer from their absence?

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

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?

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