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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. While together on the hilltop overlooking the twin cities, what does Weasel steal from Twoflower?

2. After thwarting the beast's attack, why does Hrun pry off the top of the altar?

3. How do the researchers initially conduct their research regarding the great turtle?

4. What are the citizens doing to prevent the spread of the fire?

5. What does Rincewind offer to do in exchange for some chicken?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After the skirmish with Withel, Rincewind tries to escape from Twoflower's employ. What prevents Rincewind from jumping into the river and escaping?

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

4. Why do the thieves and trolls abandon the fight at the Broken Drum?

5. Why can't the researchers answer their questions regarding the great turtle's gender?

6. Why is it so hard to determine the most impressive sight in Discworld?

7. Name three of the gods who are playing the board game.

8. Why did the researchers lower an instrument over the Edge?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Twoflower, Rincewind, and Hrun are the three characters featured most prominently in the story. Compare and contrast these three characters in terms of personality, characteristics, and moral codes.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, there are several characters who attempt to kill Rincewind.

a. Identify three characters who try to kill Rincewind. Describe the situation and how Rincewind escapes.

b. Compare and contrast the characters that try to kill Rincewind, as well as these characters' motivations.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, Death pays several visits to Rincewind. Describe the relationship between these two characters. How do the events of the gods' game impact Death's attempts to collect Rincewind's soul? Is Death affected by his inability to collect Rincewind? If so, how? Is Rincewind affected by Death's inability to collect his soul? If so, how? Why does the author include this subplot in the story?

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