View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Vimes say has assaulted him as they walk home?
(a) A boot.
(b) A troll.
(c) A wall.
(d) A bottle.

3. Which street are Vimes, Colon, Carrot and Nobby walking down when they hear the dragon?
(a) Sweetheart Lane.
(b) Shady Lane.
(c) Sator Square.
(d) Shambles Lane.

4. How does Vetinari describe the outlines on the alley wall?
(a) A frieze of ghastly shadows.
(b) An example of hideous graffiti.
(c) A good example to wrongdoers.
(d) A shocking example of bad taste in artwork.

5. Who actually signed the letter accepting Carrot into the Night Watch?
(a) Samuel Vimes.
(b) Nobby.
(c) The Patrician.
(d) Lupine Wonse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Brethren first mentions a dragon?

2. What wakes Sam Vimes up for the second time when he is staying at Lady Sybil's house?

3. Why does Vimes go to visit Lady Sybil?

4. Where did Carrot first meet Sam Vimes?

5. Who wrote Diseases of the Dragon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What annoys Vimes most about the dragon?

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

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

6. What is known about Carrot's sword?

7. Why do the Elucidated Brethren want to summon a dragon?

8. What is unusual about Lady Sybil's hair?

9. Why is the wall in the alleyway demolished?

10. Why does the Librarian know that the book was stolen by someone at the University?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 729 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample