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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 are the line of riders that Rincewind comes across looking for?

2. What does Stibbons discover is the God's idea of perfection?

3. Where does Neilette lead Rincewind?

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

5. What does Rincewind hide in?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is at first lost and then returns to the wizards from the boat and how is this helpful to the wizards?

3. What tales does Crocodile Dongo regale Rincewind with?

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

5. 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?

6. What incident causes Rincewind to be incarcerated?

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

8. What does Daggy offer Rincewind when he realizes that he is unable to cover the bet that they made?

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

10. What few simple pleasures does Rincewind enjoy at the dry waterhole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss how Rincewind overcomes the different challenges that he is faced with. Is he more of a hands on guy or would rather be helped along? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Define some of the allusions made to food, music and movies made in the novel. How do these allusions relate to our world? How do these things play a role in the plot? Do they appear dropped in or as an essential part of the story? Explain your answer.

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