diff --git a/tests/backfailmaze.chk b/tests/backfailmaze.chk
index c46b977..d338265 100644
--- a/tests/backfailmaze.chk
+++ b/tests/backfailmaze.chk
@@ -206,10 +206,6 @@ A crystal bridge now spans the fissure.
 
 OK
 
-> ew
-
-Sorry, I don't know the word "EW".
-
 > w
 
 You are on the west side of the fissure in the Hall of Mists.
diff --git a/tests/backfailmaze.log b/tests/backfailmaze.log
index fb46ea0..22b8241 100644
--- a/tests/backfailmaze.log
+++ b/tests/backfailmaze.log
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@ d
 w
 wave rod
 drop rod
-ew
 w
 w
 s
@@ -113,4 +112,4 @@ w
 n
 s
 e
-back
\ No newline at end of file
+back