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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. As Rincewind hangs from the cavern's ceiling during the mortal combat fight, Rincewind has a vision. Who is in his vision?

2. Why are using proxies allowed in the succession battle?

3. Twoflower and Rincewind's boat comes to a stop just before going over the Edge. What stops the boat from going over the Edge?

4. While reminiscing with Hrun in the dungeon cell, what does Twoflower hear?

5. With only thirty minutes left before the vessel's launch, what is one of the Master Launchcontroller's concerns?

Short Essay Questions

1. After completing the mortal combat and as Hrun is taking the wine cup from Liessa, he suddenly disappears. Why?

2. Why does the client maim Goldeneyes after Goldeneyes completes each job?

3. As the vessel lifts off to return Rincewind and Twoflower to Krull, why is Twoflower unworried?

4. Why does the Lady not have a temple built in her honor?

5. How does the troll at the Edge of Discworld furnish his home and obtain most of his belongings?

6. Why is Greicha not dead yet, even though he is old and Liessa has already killed him?

7. What is the hooded figure's reply when Rincewind mocks him as Twoflower and Rincewind are boarding the vessel?

8. How does Twoflower escape from his cell?

9. Why does Rincewind tell Twoflower not to worry about the Luggage when Twoflower assumes that the Luggage will be lost to him forever?

10. What happens when Hrun tosses a coin into the air as the travelers are resting in the field?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses many instances of irony to both provide humor in the story and to further character development. Provide and describe at least three ironic twists in the story. For example, Twoflower is met by Blind Hugh, who is not blind, while Twoflower has four eyes. Is the storyline furthered by the author's use of irony? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Lady is a force in moving the story forward.

a. Describe the Lady in terms of who she is, what she believes, and what her motivations are.

b. How does the Lady interfere with Discworld events to bring about the larger picture? What is the larger picture?

c. Why is the Lady integral to the story? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter Four, Rincewind and Twoflower are snapped into an alternate universe. Compare and contrast the characters of Rincewind and Twoflower with the alternate universe characters of Dr. Rjinswand and Jack Zweiblumen. What does the reader learn about the main characters through the events that take place in the alternate universe? What did the author gain by telling the stories in an alternate universe? Was the author successful? Why or why not?

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