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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. Who shows Rincewind and Eric the way out of Hell?

2. What signs are left of what Hell might have once been?

3. What does Eric think should be a religious relic?

4. What is the Luggage doing when Lavaeolus discovers it in Tsort?

5. Azaremoth guards a man chained to a rock. What is the second part of Azaremoth's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Duke Vassanego's plan to overthrow Astfgl?

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

4. Describe how Lavaeolus takes the Tsort citadel.

5. Why is Lavaeolus' parting phrase to Rincewind in Tsort the saddest thing Eric has ever heard?

6. Describe Urglefloggah.

7. How is Eric's third wish fulfilled?

8. Describe Lavaeolus' reunion with Rincewind and Eric.

9. What is Lavaeolus' fate?

10. Describe "the bill" where Rincwind and Eric are transported after leaving Tsort.

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

Explain why "Eric" qualifies as a farce. Describe how specific situations, characters, settings, dialogue and narrative fit the genre description. Which of these aspects best fits the genre?

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