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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. Astfgl likes people to believe that all the bad things happening to them are just _____ and _____.

2. What sort of duties do Amazonian princesses capture explorers for?

3. After viewing Eric and Rincewind's arrival in the Tezuman kingdom, who does Astfgl ask to see?

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

5. What is the name of the most crowded city on the Disc?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tsort during the Ephebians' attack.

2. What puzzles Rincewind about Ponce da Quirm's search?

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

4. Why is the Council of Wizardry hesitant to try the Rite of AshkEnte?

5. How do the Tezumen priests adjust to the death of their god?

6. Describe the university library.

7. Describe the disturbance in Ankh-Morpork.

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

9. What are Rincewind's reasons for giving the parrot away?

10. Describe Rincewind's knack.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determine if Rincewind and Eric were able to affect history. Do they cause history? Is history predetermined? When do they appear to affect history? Is the outcome different after they have interfered with it? Do they ever appear to have the choice of opting out of their adventure? Does their fate appear to be in their own hands?

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

Determine if Rincewind is a moral character. Specify when he acts morally, and when he does not. How does Rincewind's choice negatively affect the character on the receiving end? How is it an act of kindness?

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