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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. Once the group reaches the edges of the plains what does Cohen say is there?

2. What does Rincewind say he thinks that ambiance is?

3. What does the Troll legend say that they should do when Rincewind the wizard comes looking for onions?

4. What does Kwartz say about the fire that has been built by the people that took Twoflower and the others?

5. What does Death say that Rincewind is doing in the Forest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after the eight wizards unlock the Octavo?

2. Describe what happens in the Unseen University when the Octavo sends out its reality altering spell?

3. Explain what happens when Cohen and Lackjaw happen to find the Luggage.

4. What conversation does Cohen and Twoflower have while Rincewind is off gathering onions?

5. Describe the hero that is searching for Rincewind.

6. When Trymon calls a meeting what does he explain he has done in order to locate Rincewind and what is the reaction to this decision?

7. What happens when Herrena gets them to the water's edge and summons the ferryman?

8. What does the group find when they enter the city?

9. Describe Ysabell.

10. What does Cohen explain about his taste in women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) What was the purpose of Lackjaw, the shopkeeper, and Belafon being introduced into the story with so much background and then not appearing again?

Part 2) Pick one of these characters to write a short story about. This story can take place either before or after the appearance of Rincewind, Twoflower, and or Cohen.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Why does Rincewind decide to go back to the Unseen University?

Part 2) Do you believe that he will eventually become a great wizard? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Take a close look at Trymon's character. What were his attributes? What in his personality lead to his downfall?

Part 2) When the other wizards came to congratulate him why did he turn them to stone?

Part 3) What did it convey that the wizards wanted to congratulate Trymon even after he had locked them in the dungeon and taken the Octavo?

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