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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 causes the non-burning city's destruction?

2. Who is Broadman?

3. As the four men part ways on the hilltop, what does Rincewind feel compelled to do?

4. According to Bravd, what rots wizards' brains?

5. Octiron is highly valued. According to Rincewind, octiron is almost as rare as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rincewind realizes that he has not been rescued by the dryad, but has been captured. What are the dryad's plans for Rincewind?

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

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

4. What was said to be true about a man who owned a needle made of octiron?

5. On the road to Chrim, the imp tells Twoflower that Rincewind wants to learn how to harness lightning. What does Rincewind insist that he really wants?

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

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

8. Describe the structure of the alternate universe the story takes place in.

9. During the game, Fate reminds the other player not to cheat. The other player is put out by Fate's admonition. How does Fate respond?

10. When Death meets Rincewind in Morpork, why is Death surprised?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, the conflict between reason and magic is played out.

a. Identify three scenarios in which reason and magic are at odds. What is the impact of this conflict on the situation and on the characters involved?

b. Explain how the conflict between reason and magic can be explained away and the two ideas can co-exist.

Essay Topic 2

Both Kring and Luggage are inanimate objects infused with magical qualities that bring them to life.

a. Describe both of these objects in terms of the objects' looks and characteristics.

b. Compare and contrast these two objects in terms of purpose in the story, affect on the other characters, and overall plot impact.

c. What lasting effects do each of these objects have on the main characters that they come into contact with? Why are these changes important to character development?

Essay Topic 3

The story begins in Ankh-Morpork and ends in Krull. While these two cities are very different in some ways, there are many similarities between the two cities as well. Compare and contrast the cities of Ankh-Morpork and Krull in terms of the city itself, the people living there, and those in leadership positions.

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