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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 a member of the Elucidated Brethren?
(a) Brother Doorkeeper.
(b) Brother Fruitmonger.
(c) Brother Dunnikin.
(d) Brother Plasterer.

2. What does the Patrician keep as a pet?
(a) A unicorn.
(b) A swamp dragon.
(c) A small dog.
(d) A horse.

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

4. What charity does Lady Sybil support?
(a) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Dragons.
(b) Sunshine Home for Lost Dragons.
(c) Society for Sheltering Sick Dragons.
(d) Sunshine Sanctuary for Sick Dragons.

5. What is the dwarfish equivalent of a king?
(a) Mine supervisor.
(b) Supreme ruler.
(c) Prince of darkness.
(d) Head miner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Elucidated Brethren does not feel nervous and guilty about what they are doing?

2. According to the passwords of one secret society of Elucidated Brethren's, what does a good mother give to the errant boy?

3. What "magical artifact" does Brother Plasterer bring to help with the first summoning of the dragon?

4. What is the name of the young woman rescued by Carrot?

5. What happens to the wall with the shadowy outlines of the flamed criminals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What annoys Vimes most about the dragon?

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

3. What is known about Carrot's sword?

4. Why does the mob come to Lady Sybil's place?

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

6. Why do the watchmen not arrest anyone after the fight in the tavern?

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

8. Why is Carrot pleased to be ordered to stay at the Watch Headquarters?

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

10. Why does the Patrician consider the dragon to be a problem beyond his skills?

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