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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 single cracked bell in the University bell tower?

2. When Rincewind recognizes the kingdom they have been transported to in the jungle, he tell Eric that Tezuman priests are superb ________.

3. Who is the king of the demons?

4. What do the Tezumen do to the giant statue of their god after their failed sacrifice?

5. What does the Tsort captain of the guard say he noticed on the wooden, Ephebian structure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Tezuman pyramid that Rincewind explores.

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

3. Describe the Disc from Eric and Rincewind's vantage point when they are transported above it.

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

5. What does Ponce da Quirm mean when he says the others "found religion?"

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

7. Why is Eric's greeting by the Tezumen surprising to Rincewind?

8. Describe Ezrolith Churn.

9. Describe how Rincewind and the others are saved from being sacrificed.

10. Describe how Rincewind and Eric enter Tsort.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Rincewind's journey as a character. How is his character different at the end of the novel than at the beginning? What specific events, thoughts, encounters, or characters were catalysts in his growth?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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