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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. Where is Twoflower from?

2. Who buys one of Twoflower's policies?

3. Who is the first man in Morpork to notice Twoflower debarking from the ship in the harbor?

4. When Rincewind finally finds Twoflower, where is he?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Twoflower pack water in the Luggage for his trip?

2. If the Big Bang theory is correct, what will happen when the great turtle reaches the Time of Mating?

3. Why does the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork insist that Rincewind acts as Twoflower's guide?

4. What does Rincewind call the type of magic that is protecting the animal-like creature in Chapter 1?

5. How do Rincewind and Twoflower get separated on the road to Chirm?

6. How do Rincewind and Twoflower escape from Withel?

7. Why is Rincewind not a practicing wizard?

8. How does Hrun end up at the Temple of Bel-Shamharoth?

9. Why does the imp from the box scream at Rincewind as Rincewind tries to take yet another picture for Twoflower?

10. What does Rincewind notice about the box when taking people's pictures?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Rincewind's loyalties, for instance, lie with himself and his loyalty only goes as deep as his pockets. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of Rincewind, the Luggage, and Hrun. Support your observations.

Essay Topic 2

Many times throughout the story, Rincewind's wizardry skills come into question. Describe Rincewind's magical capabilities. How do his magical capabilities both help and hinder the situations that he and Twoflower find themselves in? Provide specific examples. How does being called a "gutter wizard" effect Rincewind's self-esteem, confidence, and willingness to prove himself a "real" magician? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Many people bring cameras on vacation to record their travels, as did Twoflower. What makes Twoflower's picture box unique? How does Twoflower's picture box affect the people around him? The author chose to give Twoflower the picture box. Why? What was the author's intent? What is the author communicating to the reader by virtue of this camera?

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