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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Vimes and Vetinari see on the ground in the alley?
(a) Broken glass.
(b) Bones.
(c) Huge footprints.
(d) Shed dragon scales.

2. How much did one of the magical amulets used to summon the dragon the first time cost?
(a) Six gold pieces.
(b) Three dollars.
(c) Six dollars.
(d) Three copper coins.

3. Which of the following is one of the first to see the dragon at work and survive?
(a) Lord Vetinari.
(b) Nobby.
(c) Cut-Me-Own-Throat Dibbler.
(d) Lady Sybil.

4. How long, according to the general knowledge cited by Vimes, have dragons been extinct?
(a) They never existed at all.
(b) Hundreds of years.
(c) Millions of years.
(d) Thousands of years.

5. What should you never call the Librarian?
(a) An animal.
(b) A man.
(c) A monkey.
(d) An ape.

6. What is Lady Sibyl wearing when Vimes first meets her?
(a) A pair of dirty overalls.
(b) A tweed jacket and sensible boots.
(c) An evening gown and a fur coat.
(d) Heavy fireproof clothing.

7. What is unusual about the Librarian of Unseen University?
(a) He is a dwarf.
(b) He is an orangutan.
(c) He is a troll.
(d) He has four arms.

8. Why does Vimes go to visit Lady Sybil?
(a) The dragon's footsteps looked like they headed towards her house.
(b) She has an excellent collection of books about dragons.
(c) She is the most likely person to know about dragons.
(d) Lord Vetinari hinted at it.

9. Apart from reading the book of law, what does Carrot like to do in his spare time?
(a) Drink in taverns and study butterflies.
(b) Write to his parents and polish his armour.
(c) Play football and sing in a choir.
(d) Write poetry and clean the Watch house.

10. Who of the following does not inspect the footprints in the alley and the charred remains of the criminals?
(a) Vetinari.
(b) Lady Sybil Ramkin.
(c) Lupine Wonse.
(d) Vimes.

11. What do the Elucidated Brethren use to try to summon the dragon?
(a) Old books.
(b) Gold.
(c) Magical artifacts.
(d) The blood of a human.

12. On which street is the pub where Carrot tries to arrest the bartender?
(a) Scoone Avenue.
(b) Dewdrop Street.
(c) Sweetheart Lane.
(d) Filigree Street.

13. What is the name of the young woman rescued by Carrot?
(a) Rita.
(b) Rosie.
(c) Reet.
(d) Minty.

14. Which of the Elucidated Brethren does not feel nervous and guilty about what they are doing?
(a) Brother Doorkeeper.
(b) Brother Fingers.
(c) Brother Watchtower.
(d) Brother Plasterer.

15. How does Vetinari travel?
(a) On foot.
(b) Riding a black horse.
(c) In a chair carried by slaves.
(d) In a black coach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Brethren first mentions a dragon?

2. At what age do dwarfs reach puberty?

3. What part of the town does the dragon appear in?

4. Where does the Watch headquarters move to?

5. Who recommends that Carrot join the Watch?

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