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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 refuses to bite through the captive's ropes on the Tezuman pyramid?

2. What does the demon king want Quezovercoatl to do?

3. What does Eric claim to be?

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

5. What does Rincewind's summoner believe his is?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Rincewind escape the Dungeon Dimensions?

3. Describe the university library.

4. Describe Rincewind's conversation with the Tsortean café owner.

5. How does Rincewind unintentionally aid the Ephebian army?

6. Describe Ezrolith Churn.

7. Describe Rincewind's knack.

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

9. Why is Astfgl interested in Eric?

10. Describe the disturbance in Ankh-Morpork.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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