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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 it turn into?

2. What has never been essential to Rincewind's life?

3. What color is the ground?

4. What does Ridcully tell them to do?

5. What makes the Dean want to die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the wizards question Stibbons' intentions on Mono Island and what do they hope he might accomplish?

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

3. What incident causes Rincewind to be incarcerated?

4. What does Fair-Go Dibbler try to sell Rincewind, and what is the lecture that Rincewind is given and by whom?

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

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

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 conclusion does Rincewind come to after the earthquake forces him and Neilette to use Luggage and Trunkie as refuge?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many times, Rincewind is in a bind and other characters come along to help him out. How many times was he assisted through the more difficult trials in the book by another individual? What role did this individual play in the plot? Explain your answer utilizing quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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