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

3. Who is one of the oldest demons in Hell?

4. A child in the Tsortean citadel says, "_______ is a silly."

5. What breaks the treadmill in Hell?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lavaeolus' reunion with Rincewind and Eric.

2. What miscommunication is present between Elenor and the Ephebian army?

3. Why is the man Rincewind and Eric meet in "the bill" insist on being "a creator" instead of "the Creator?"

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

5. Describe Hell under Astfgl's rule.

6. What is different about Hell's boredom from the boredom that Rincewind likes?

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

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

9. Describe Duke Vassenego.

10. After contemplating whether Lavaeolus should be warned about his fate, why does Rincewind choose not to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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