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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. Why wasn't Urglefloggah allowed at the Club 18,000-30,000 holiday?

2. "A civilian was in every respect the lowest possible rank there was, coming somewhere after the regimental _______."

3. What is Lavaeolus afraid of?

4. What must the man forever doomed to push a rock up a hill in Hell listen to before he pushes?

5. Who is Urglefloggah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elenor.

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

3. Describe Urglefloggah.

4. Describe Duke Vassenego.

5. What is surprising about what Eric wants to be when he grows up?

6. Describe Lavaeolus.

7. How are Rincewind and Eric able to leave the beginning of the universe?

8. Why is Astfgl so desperate to find Rincewind and Eric?

9. Describe Hell's demons.

10. How does the large treadmill fit in with Astfgl's hell?

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

Describe how the author uses subtlety for comedic effect. When is subtlety used? What makes it work? Are Terry Pratchett's strengths in his obvious jokes, or his subtle jokes? Are the characters aware of the joke? Is it funny to the characters? What does subtlety bring to a joke that an obvious punch line does not?

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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