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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 Rincewind trapped inside of after waking in the human world?

2. After the Ephebians find Rincewind in the café, who do they claim wants a word with him?

3. What word does the parrot repeatedly use?

4. What does the parrot claim Eric's grandfather was trying to summon?

5. Which demon was intended to enter the Pseudopolis gate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ezrolith Churn.

2. Why does Death wear a veil around his bees?

3. What are Eric's first three requests to Rincewind?

4. Describe the duties Amazonian princesses kidnap men for.

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

6. Why is Astfgl unhappy with the way Quezovercoatl has ruled the Tezumen?

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

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

9. Describe Death.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

"Eric" has many parallels to our world. Name the characters, objects and places that parallel something from our world. How do they take part in the plot of the novel? How do the Discworld versions vary from our versions? What is the author's purpose in using them?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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