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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 are the wizards being replaced with?

2. What do the wizards cling to as they head to shore?

3. What one thing does not exist on Mono Island?

4. What happens to Rincewind after he witnesses this event?

5. Who are Neilette and Darleen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the wizards question Stibbons' intentions on Mono Island and what do they hope he might accomplish?

2. When the boat that the wizards are in comes apart, what do they do, and who is the only one to swim for shore?

3. What does the God of Evolution suggest that Stibbons start with in his efforts to help and to learn and what does the God believe?

4. What conclusion does Rincewind come to after the earthquake forces him and Neilette to use Luggage and Trunkie as refuge?

5. What do the wizards experience other than becoming the age of children?

6. What does Stibbons consequently learn that makes him change his mind about staying with the God on Mono Island to create new life forms?

7. What does Rincewind notice about the Roo Beer poster and how does it help him during the sheep shearing contest?

8. As Stibbons wakes up, what vague visions does he have, what does he believe is the fate of the ohter wizards and who is the only wizard who appears to have enjoyed the sensation?

9. What does Fair-Go Dibbler try to sell Rincewind, and what is the lecture that Rincewind is given and by whom?

10. Where does a path lead Stibbons on Mono Island and what does he witness there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What branch of 'science' is Stibbons currently studying? What is the underlying principle of this study? What is Ponder's goal? What is he willing to settle for if he is unable to accomplish it?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the roles of the different animals throughout the story. How are the animals portrayed, as mindless beasts or thoughtful creatures? Utilizing quotes from the book, support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What ails the Librarian? Why are the wizards unable to cure him? What changes does the Librarian go through? Which one lasts the longest? What is the biggest problem with the Librarian's illness?

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