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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 name of the vessel about to be launched at the end of the book?

2. When Twoflower and Rincewind are led from the vessel, they are taken into an ornate palace. Who do the two men meet at the palace?

3. Who is the favorite goddess of gamblers?

4. When Liessa enters the dungeon cell, what does she do to a sleeping Hrun?

5. As Chapter Four opens, where is the boat Rincewind and Twoflower are In?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. As Rincewind flies into the cavern full of dragons amidst the armed guards, what does Kring tell Rincewind?

5. How are the dragons Twoflower sees in Wyrmberg different from the dragons that Twoflower imagined as a child?

6. When Rincewind rescues Hrun's sword from the tree the sword is stuck in, what does the sword tell Rincewind?

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

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

9. According to the Loremaster, what must happen before a succession can occur?

10. Having been challenged to a fight, both of the brother combatants can choose their own weapons. What do they choose and why?

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

Many times throughout the story, Rincewind's wizardry skills come into question. Describe Rincewind's magical capabilities. How do his magical capabilities both help and hinder the situations that he and Twoflower find themselves in? Provide specific examples. How does being called a "gutter wizard" effect Rincewind's self-esteem, confidence, and willingness to prove himself a "real" magician? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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