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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 find at the Library when he goes back on his own after leaving the beach?

2. What is the barbarian hero wearing that Rincewind questions?

3. How do wizards feel about philosophy?

4. What object does Coin use to build the new University?

5. Where does Nijel get his barbaric skills from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Rincewind and Nijel escape the snake pit?

2. While sitting on the magic carpet alone over the city, what conclusion does Rincewind come to about himself and the war?

3. Why does RIncewind fight the group about using the magic carpet?

4. Why does Luggage leave Rincewind and walk through the dessert? Where does he go?

5. What is Creosote's pavilion like?

6. Who does Rincewind meet in the snake pit, and what is he like?

7. What does Conina tell Rincewind about her stay in the harem?

8. How does RIncewind respond to Nijel when Nijel tells him to stop being a wizard?

9. What are the six wizards sent to the library for and how do they handle their task?

10. How does Creosote join the brigade out to fight the evil sourcerer?

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

Describe the relationship between Coin and his father and explain its effects on the plot of the story.

Essay Topic 3

How is RIncewind the hero of the tale?

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