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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the dragons owned by Lady Sybil?
(a) Lord Mountjoy Gayscale Talonthrust III.
(b) Goodboy Bindle Featherstone of Quirm.
(c) Gossamer Lemondrop Silverscale II.
(d) Dewdrop Maybelline Talonthrust the First.

2. What does Sam Vimes compare the city of Ankh-Morpork to when we first see him?
(a) A can of sardines.
(b) A pot of stew.
(c) An apple.
(d) A woman.

3. 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) Three copper coins.
(d) Six dollars.

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

5. Who recommends that Carrot join the Watch?
(a) Captain Vimes.
(b) Carrot's father.
(c) Mr. Varneshi.
(d) Bjorn Stronginthearm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the word that Lady Sybil uses to describe Goodboy Bindle Featherstone of Quirm?

2. How does Carrot get from the Ramtops to Ankh-Morpork?

3. What is the dwarfish equivalent of a king?

4. How tall is Carrot?

5. What is one of the very few recreational activities of the Patrician?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Thieves' Guild reduce or control crime?

2. Why does Carrot join the Night Watch?

3. Where did the dwarfs find Carrot?

4. What incident begins to wake up the more idealistic side of Sam Vimes?

5. What does Carrot not realize about the Mrs Palm's "boarding house"?

6. Why is Vimes bewildered when Lady Sybil answers her door?

7. Why does Vimes completely reject the suggestion that the footprints were made by a wading bird?

8. What is the connection between Lupine Wonse and Sam Vimes?

9. Why are the watchmen alarmed when they realize that they are in Sweetheart Lane?

10. Why is the wall in the alleyway demolished?

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