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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which street is the pub where Carrot tries to arrest the bartender?

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

3. Who tested Carrot's sword for magic?

4. How does Vimes drunkenly pronounce "tremble in their boots"?

5. Who of the following does not inspect the footprints in the alley and the charred remains of the criminals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is noticeable about the magical artifacts brought by the Elucidated Brethren for the second summoning of the dragon?

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

4. Why is Lady Sybil not offended by Nobby's language?

5. What happens to the artifacts after the dragon has been summoned?

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

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

8. Why is the wall in the alleyway demolished?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The large dragon is often described as "almost human" in a number of places and it is stated that noble dragons embody the inner darkness of the one who summoned them into the world. What bad aspects of human nature are embodied (and exaggerated) by the dragon? Your answer should cover at least three vices. For each, state the following:

(a) The vice

(b) How the dragon exaggerates this vice

Essay Topic 2

Conflict is often important in creating plot tension. Describe one of the chief conflicts in the plot of this novel, explaining:

(a) the antagonists in the conflict,

(b) the exact nature of the conflict

(c) how the conflict is resolved.

Essay Topic 3

How does the character of Vimes change as the plot progresses? Your essay should cover the following:

(a) His character at the beginning of the plot

(b) His character by the end of the plot

(c) What prompted these changes.

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