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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 claims to have once done a whole world and left out the _____, which caused people deep psychological problems.

2. Who does Astfgl meet at the end of the universe?

3. What are Rincewind and Eric on in Hell, when they talk with Ponce da Quirm?

4. What are the nations Tsort and Ephebe preparing for after the war?

5. What does Eric want to be when he grows up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What indications are present in the novel that imply Rincewind and Lavaeolus are related?

2. Describe Hell's demons.

3. What is surprising about what Eric wants to be when he grows up?

4. What is Lavaeolus' fate?

5. What is different about Hell's boredom from the boredom that Rincewind likes?

6. How is Eric's third wish fulfilled?

7. How is Astfgl instrumental in the ending of his own reign?

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

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

10. How is the Luggage instrumental in Rincewind's capture by Astfgl and escape escape from Hell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Astfgl's Hell. How does it differ from traditional Hell? What has every form of torture been adapted to include? Why is traditional Hell more bearable than Astfgl's Hell? Why are the damned happier at the end of the novel? What is Astfgl's Hell a metaphor for?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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