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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. The creator takes pride in the craftsmanship of a specific aspect of his work. What does the creator say takes years to learn to make?

2. What is Lavaeolus afraid of?

3. What is the second piece of matter Death witnesses popping into existence?

4. When Astfgl catches up to Rincewind and Eric in hell, he is in a calm rage. Only a faint trace of ______ betrays how he really feels.

5. What business does Astfgl write that he's in at the end of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lavaeolus' parting phrase to Rincewind in Tsort the saddest thing Eric has ever heard?

2. Describe Duke Vassenego.

3. Describe Lavaeolus.

4. What miscommunication is present between Elenor and the Ephebian army?

5. Describe Urglefloggah.

6. What is Duke Vassanego's plan to overthrow Astfgl?

7. What is Lavaeolus' fate?

8. How are Rincewind and Eric able to leave the beginning of the universe?

9. Describe Lavaeolus' reunion with Rincewind and Eric.

10. What brings about the destruction of Tsort?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Identify symbols used in "Eric." Specify what they symbolize. What is their main purpose? What humor can be found in their meanings? How do they relate to the characters? How do they evoke mood in a setting?

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