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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. Why doesn't Rincewind want to go on the adventure?

2. What does Spelter sew?

3. How does Rincewind get his directions as to what to do to help get rid of the sourcerer after he meets Conina?

4. What kind of a ruler is the city's Patrician?

5. Why does Rincewind put on the hat while on the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Conina tell Rincewind about her father and herself?

2. What challenge does Coin propose to the wizards in regard to their power and Discworld?

3. What does Coin first create when he challenges Billias?

4. What happens with Coin's first encounter with the wizards?

5. How do the townspeople react when the wizards enter the streets and announce they are now ruling the city?

6. What occurs between Carding and the Patrician?

7. What is the Luggage?

8. What is the Luggage made of and how does it feel about its master?

9. What does Rincewind tell Conina about what he would like to see his future hold?

10. What happens to the Magnificent Hat which was intended for the new Archchancellor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Critics have said that the novel is humorous. What does Pratchett make fun of? What is his point in poking fun? Does the humor enhance the storyline?

Essay Topic 2

How does Nijel feel about Conina? How does Rincewind feel about Conina? How does Luggage feel about Conina? How are each of them affected by her? Why are they attracted to her?

Essay Topic 3

The character of Creosote is round yet static. Explain how Creosote is described using both direct and indirect characterization.

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