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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rincewind string corks to his hat?
(a) To distract people he talks to.
(b) To keep them for later.
(c) To make sure his hat floats.
(d) To keep the flies away from his face.

2. What happens to Rincewind after he witnesses this event?
(a) He goes for a swim.
(b) He tries to ignore him, but can't.
(c) He is arrested.
(d) He picks flowers for the first time in his life.

3. What does the boat do when the wizards are preparing to depart?
(a) Grows a sail.
(b) Grows in size.
(c) Grows a set of oars.
(d) Grows an awning.

4. What does Rincewind get served for dinner?
(a) Mutton in mint sauce.
(b) Beef stroganoff.
(c) Veal scallopini.
(d) Meat pie in pea soup.

5. What is Mrs. Whitlow carrying when she comes?
(a) A magic staff.
(b) The Librarian in baby form.
(c) A bunch of coconuts.
(d) A baby orangutan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special distinction does Rincewind share with Tinhead Ned?

2. What does Stibbons spot ahead?

3. What does the Bursar see walking on the beach?

4. What does the hostility of the wizards attract?

5. How many sheep does Rincewind shear in two minutes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the Bursar go, and what does he see?

2. Where does a path lead Stibbons on Mono Island and what does he witness there?

3. What do the wizards experience and what is the result?

4. As Stibbons wakes up, what vague visions does he have, what does he believe is the fate of the ohter wizards and who is the only wizard who appears to have enjoyed the sensation?

5. What was the effect of temporal displacement on Mrs. Whitlow, and how did those who saw her first respond?

6. Where does Rincewind hide next, and what basic concept is he at first unable to comprehend?

7. What does Rincewind notice about the Roo Beer poster and how does it help him during the sheep shearing contest?

8. What do the wizards experience other than becoming the age of children?

9. How does Snowy make Rincewind suspect magic is being used?

10. When the boat that the wizards are in comes apart, what do they do, and who is the only one to swim for shore?

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