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

2. What results does Lavaeolus ask Rincewind for when he learns Rincewind is from the future?

3. Urglefloggah doesn't think _____ people would last more than five minutes in hell.

4. What do the demons pretend to give to Astfgl?

5. Who is Urglefloggah?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe how Lavaeolus takes the Tsort citadel.

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

5. Describe Hell's demons.

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

7. Describe Urglefloggah.

8. How is Astfgl instrumental in the ending of his own reign?

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

10. How is the Luggage instrumental in Rincewind's capture by Astfgl and escape escape from Hell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the strategic use of names in the novel. What do the names mean? Describe how names fit the nature of the subject they name. What significance does their meaning add to what they name? Are any names used for comedic effect? What is deceptive about the characters with ordinary names in "Eric?"

Essay Topic 2

Compare Rincewind with his suspected ancestor, Lavaeolus. What indicates they may be related? What similarities do they share? How is their behavior different? What opinions do they share?

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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