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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. How long will it take Lavaeolus to get home after the war?

2. Who has the military bearing of a weasel?

3. After transporting out of Tsort, what do Eric and Rincewind notice is absent from their mouths?

4. What does the name Lavaeolus translate to mean?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Duke Vassenego.

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

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

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

7. How is Eric's third wish fulfilled?

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

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

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

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

Examine Rincewind's role as the main character.

Part One: Determine if Rincewind's role is that of a hero or an anti-hero. Use of examples of his actions to defend your stance.

Part Two: Is there a character, other than Rincewind, that makes a better hero than he? Explain the character's qualifying traits.

Part Three: Is there a clear antagonist to Rincewind's plight? Is the antagonist always the same character?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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