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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 does the café owner say let the Ephebian army in?
2. What wakes the university librarian and disturbs the whole city?
3. After the Ephebians find Rincewind in the café, who do they claim wants a word with him?
4. What does Rincewind mistake Eric's parrot for when first laying eyes on it?
5. The Archchancellor insists that ______ could be causing the sound of the disturbance, but the Bursar disagrees.
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Rincewind unintentionally aid the Ephebian army?
2. What are Eric's concerns about the world when he and Rincewind are viewing the Disc from above?
3. Describe the Disc from Eric and Rincewind's vantage point when they are transported above it.
4. What is unique about the interaction between the Tsort captain and the Tsort sergeant while they are trying to sort out the mess at the city's main gate?
5. Describe the duties Amazonian princesses kidnap men for.
6. Describe how Eric looks to Rincewind when they first meet.
7. Describe Rincewind's knack.
8. What event outside the Tsort gates leaves Rincewind and Eric unguarded?
9. What are Rincewind's reasons for giving the parrot away?
10. How does Eric's wish appear to be coming true in Tezuma?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain why "Eric" qualifies as a farce. Describe how specific situations, characters, settings, dialogue and narrative fit the genre description. Which of these aspects best fits the genre?
Essay Topic 2
Examine Rincewind's role as the main character.
Part One: Determine if Rincewind's role is that of a hero or an anti-hero. Use of examples of his actions to defend your stance.
Part Two: Is there a character, other than Rincewind, that makes a better hero than he? Explain the character's qualifying traits.
Part Three: Is there a clear antagonist to Rincewind's plight? Is the antagonist always the same character?
Essay Topic 3
Examine Astfgl as a leader. Determine if he is a respected and successful leader.
a) Describe his successes.
b) Describe his failures.
c) How do demons behave in his presence? How do demons view him and his policies?
d) What is main goal as leader? What steps does he take to achieve his goal?
e) What qualities does he have that other demons lack?
f) How does he bring about his own downfall?
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