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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. Who is responsible for entering the mind of a Tezuman priest and driving him insane?

2. Who does Rincewind want to stay alive to kill a few thousand years after the Tsort war?

3. Who is the first character introduced in the novel?

4. What wakes the university librarian and disturbs the whole city?

5. What is unique about the University librarian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Eric's concerns about the world when he and Rincewind are viewing the Disc from above?

2. Describe the duties Amazonian princesses kidnap men for.

3. Why is Astfgl interested in Eric?

4. Describe how Eric looks to Rincewind when they first meet.

5. Describe the Tezuman pyramid that Rincewind explores.

6. How does Eric's wish appear to be coming true in Tezuma?

7. What is preventing Rincewind from leaving Eric's room?

8. Describe how the Tezuman kingdom looks as Rincewind and Eric exit the jungle.

9. What event outside the Tsort gates leaves Rincewind and Eric unguarded?

10. Describe Ezrolith Churn.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the main conflict of "Eric": man vs. man, man vs. machine/technology, man vs. nature, man vs. self, man vs. society, man vs. supernatural, and man vs. destiny. Cite scenes to reinforce your choice, explaining what makes it central to the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Author Terry Pratchett uses footnotes. Describe the purpose of the footnotes. How do they fit the genre? What do they clarify? Is it necessary to read the author's other Discworld books to understand them? Would the quality and enjoyment of the novel suffer from their absence?

Essay Topic 3

Define the nature of religion in the novel. What forms does religion take? How is it received by the main characters? What comedic effect does the form of religion have? Is there a general mood toward religion? Is the main characters' encounters with religion beneficial or detrimental in nature?

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