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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 is Astfgl's punishment for the demon that let living humans into Hell?

2. What does Rincewind instruct Eric to do if he sees anything crawling out of the sea at the beginning of the universe?

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

4. What do Eric and Rincewind pretend to be late for in order to get past Urglefloggah?

5. What is Lavaeolus supposed to chastise Rincewind and Eric for in Tsort?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hell under Astfgl's rule.

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

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

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

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

6. What brings about the destruction of Tsort?

7. What is Lavaeolus' fate?

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

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

10. Describe Lavaeolus' reunion with Rincewind and Eric.

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 main conflict of "Eric": man vs. man, man vs. machine/technology, man vs. nature, man vs. self, man vs. society, man vs. supernatural, and man vs. destiny. Cite scenes to reinforce your choice, explaining what makes it central to the plot.

Essay Topic 3

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

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