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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 do the Tsorteans store in the entrance to the citadel that Lavaeolus uses?

2. What do the demon lords dread receiving from Astfgl?

3. Who is one of the oldest demons in Hell?

4. After transporting out of Tsort, what do Eric and Rincewind notice is absent from their mouths?

5. What must the man forever doomed to push a rock up a hill in Hell listen to before he pushes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Urglefloggah.

2. Describe Lavaeolus.

3. Describe Hell's demons.

4. How is Eric's third wish fulfilled?

5. Describe Lavaeolus' reunion with Rincewind and Eric.

6. What is Lavaeolus' fate?

7. Describe Elenor.

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

9. What brings about the destruction of Tsort?

10. Why is Astfgl upset after asking Death if he has seen Eric and Rincewind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

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 3

Eric's wishes do not go exactly as he planned. Determine if the overall result of Eric's wishes is positive or negative. What are the immediate results of each wish? What are the long term results of each?

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