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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. How long will it take Lavaeolus to get home after the war?
2. Who is supposed to be along soon after the creator to "take care of all the people, etc," since the creator never seems "to get the arms and legs right?"
3. How many spells go into making the world?
4. What are Rincewind and Eric on in Hell, when they talk with Ponce da Quirm?
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 Elenor.
2. After contemplating whether Lavaeolus should be warned about his fate, why does Rincewind choose not to?
3. Describe Hell under Astfgl's rule.
4. How do Eric's three wishes result in happy endings?
5. Describe "the bill" where Rincwind and Eric are transported after leaving Tsort.
6. Describe Lavaeolus' reunion with Rincewind and Eric.
7. How is the Luggage instrumental in Rincewind's capture by Astfgl and escape escape from Hell?
8. Describe Lavaeolus.
9. How is Eric's third wish fulfilled?
10. What is Duke Vassanego's plan to overthrow Astfgl?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Identify the strategic use of names in the novel. What do the names mean? Describe how names fit the nature of the subject they name. What significance does their meaning add to what they name? Are any names used for comedic effect? What is deceptive about the characters with ordinary names in "Eric?"
Essay Topic 2
The Tezumen possess a thirty foot statue of their god, Quezovercoatl. Analyze the character of god and imp, Quezovercoatl, and determine how he is a cautionary tale.
a) What character flaws does Quezovercoatl possess? In what ways does Quezovercoatl overcome his short comings? What are Quezovercoatl's motivations for driving the Tezumen to worship him?
b) What is humorous about Quezovercoatl's situation as the Tezuman god? What is humorous about Astfgl's anger with him? In what ways does Quezovercoatl overcome his short comings?
c) What moral can be found in his fate? How is the way he died ironic? What does the Tezumen reaction to his death reveal about their regard for him?
Essay Topic 3
Describe how the author uses subtlety for comedic effect. When is subtlety used? What makes it work? Are Terry Pratchett's strengths in his obvious jokes, or his subtle jokes? Are the characters aware of the joke? Is it funny to the characters? What does subtlety bring to a joke that an obvious punch line does not?
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