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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. According to Bravd, what rots wizards' brains?

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

3. What does Rincewind compare Twoflower's job to?

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

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

2. As Rincewind concludes his tale, what puzzles Bravd?

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

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

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

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

7. What does the bronze octagon on Rincewind's clothing signify?

8. While Rincewind is struggling to escape the Luggage, what does the imp tell Rincewind?

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

10. As the fire is burning at the beginning of the Chapter One, why are the citizens demolishing bridges?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Magic is an integral part of this story. The story consists of many magical places, magical characters, and wizards. Describe the role magic plays in the story. How do different characters use magic in different situations? When is magic used for self-protection, defense, or aggression? How does belief in magic affect the use of magic? How does this belief or lack thereof impact the characters and their resulting situations?

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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