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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 message is Rincewind given?

2. What does the Librarian turn into when trying to help Mrs. Whitlow?

3. What happens to Rincewind after he witnesses this event?

4. Who joins them at the last moment, swimming out to meet them?

5. What is the last thing Stibbons remembers when he wakes up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Rincewind go when he is fleeing the watchmen?

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

6. What tales does Crocodile Dongo regale Rincewind with?

7. 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?

8. What problems is the God of Evolution experiencing and what offer does Stibbons make?

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

10. What does Stibbons consequently learn that makes him change his mind about staying with the God on Mono Island to create new life forms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Rincewind finds a place where he seems to belong, he doesn't stay there. Suggest reasons for this. Which characters come back from the earlier parts of the novels to attempt to convince him to stay? What kinds of lives do they offer him if he does so?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the water shortage to the point where it actually ran out. Speculate on Mr. Pratchett's intent with this plot twist. What did this event represent in the novel, in terms of literary devices and in regards to the overall plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the roles of the different animals throughout the story. How are the animals portrayed, as mindless beasts or thoughtful creatures? Utilizing quotes from the book, support your answer.

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