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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 Rincewind do with his sandwich that the creator gave him?

2. The creator claims to have once done a whole world and left out the _____, which caused people deep psychological problems.

3. " _____ and mindless ______ is part of what being a demon is all about."

4. What in Tsort leads Lavaeolus, Rincewind and Eric into the center of the citadel?

5. Why does Duke Vassenego let Rincewind and Eric escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. What brings about the destruction of Tsort?

2. Why is Astfgl upset after asking Death if he has seen Eric and Rincewind?

3. Describe Urglefloggah.

4. Describe Elenor.

5. How do Eric's three wishes result in happy endings?

6. Describe Hell's demons.

7. What indications are present in the novel that imply Rincewind and Lavaeolus are related?

8. How are Rincewind and Eric able to enter the portal to Hell?

9. What is Lavaeolus' fate?

10. Describe Hell under Astfgl's rule.

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

Compare Rincewind with his suspected ancestor, Lavaeolus. What indicates they may be related? What similarities do they share? How is their behavior different? What opinions do they share?

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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