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

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

3. How long, according to the general knowledge cited by Vimes, have dragons been extinct?

4. Who recommends that Carrot join the Watch?

5. What is unusual about the Librarian of Unseen University?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What annoys Vimes most about the dragon?

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

6. Where did the dwarfs find Carrot?

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

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

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

10. Why has Vetinari allowed Vimes to remain in charge of the Night Watch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the hero or protagonist of this novel, Sam Vimes or Carrot? Explain the reasons for your decision in detail. Your answer should cover:

(a) A description of Vimes' actions and role

(b) A description of Carrot's actions and role

(c) Your conclusion and reasons for your decision.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following characters. Describe your chosen character in detail and explain how each one affects or alters the events in the plot.

(a) Lady Sybil

(b) Sergeant Colon

(c) Nobby

Your answer should include:

(1) A description of the character, both his/her physical appearance and personality

(2) Key actions taken by the character and the consequences of these actions.

Essay Topic 3

Vimes feels a bond of sympathy for the little dragon Errol and takes it to be the Watch mascot. Explain how Errol is symbolic or representative:

(a) What does Errol have in common with the Watch in general?

(b) How does Errol parallel or symbolize Vimes?

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