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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Close to the Edge, pp. 160-173.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he is trying to escape from the dryads, what does Rincewind tell his dryad captor to do?
(a) Read his mind.
(b) Find Twoflower.
(c) Save herself.
(d) Escape with him.

2. What is Rimfall?
(a) Where a peak of green ice rises into the clouds.
(b) Where the land slips into infinity.
(c) Where the sea flows over the Edge.
(d) Where a peak of octarine ice rises into the clouds.

3. As the two men leave the burning city, why is Rincewind amazed?
(a) Twoflower can ride.
(b) They haven't lost the Luggage.
(c) They are still alive.
(d) Broadman bought an insurance policy.

4. Twoflower and Rincewind's boat comes to a stop just before going over the Edge. What stops the boat from going over the Edge?
(a) The current.
(b) The Circumfence.
(c) The alternate universe.
(d) Fate.

5. What does the alternate world rest on?
(a) Three turtles.
(b) Four elephants.
(c) Four turtles.
(d) Three elephants.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Rincewind finishes his story, what does Weasel pick up?

2. According to the tale told on the hill overlooking the burning cities, who is responsible for the fire?

3. After the fight at the Broken Drum spills into the streets, who does Withel accuse of causing all of the problems in Morpork?

4. As the two men leave the burning city, why is Twoflower sad?

5. What is the researchers' instrument made out of?

(see the answer key)

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