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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 is the Soul Eater's number?

2. As Rincewind and Twoflower travel to Chirm, RIncewind hears the word picturesque for the first time. What does Rincewind think picturesque means?

3. What is the name of the alternate world the story is set in?

4. As they sit in Broadman's establishment, what are Twoflower and Broadman discussing?

5. What does the Grand Vizier prefer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the game pieces in the gods' game look like?

2. What is the Luggage made from?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. What does Withel insist upon as he confronts Rincewind?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter One begins with researchers trying to examine the Great A'Tuin in order to figure out how and why their universe was created.

a. Compare and contrast the main theories operating in Discworld as to the great turtle and what its purpose is.

b. How does the exploration of the universe's creation in the story parallel efforts in today's world to determine our world's creation?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

By the end of the story, Rincewind and Twoflower have been away from Ankh-Morpork for six months. How have both characters been changed from the beginning of the story? Provide specific examples. How has the relationship between these two men changed from the beginning of the story? Support your answer.

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