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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rincewind say they are going?

2. Why does Twoflower say that he isn't afraid that the Disc is going to be destroyed by the red star?

3. What does NOT appear on the ceiling when the black orb is retracted?

4. What happens to Trymon?

5. What does Twoflower give Rincewind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Explain Herrena the Henna-Haired Harridan and her place in the book.

Part 2) Is there any indication that she died or would show up again later in the series? Why or why not?

Part 3) What purpose does the author have in explaining that she is not 'pert' and scantily dressed?

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Explain the presence of Death.

Part 2) Speculate on why Death only talks in capital letters?

Part 3) Speculate on why Death shows up personally to take all wizards.

Essay Topic 3

Pick one of the following to write about:

Part 1) Would you rather live in a gingerbread house or on a flying rock?

Part 2) Who seems more sensible? Rincewind or Twoflower? Explain your logic.

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