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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. Which of the following does not make up one of the smells in the Watch house?

2. Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the dragons owned by Lady Sybil?

3. Why does Vimes go to visit Lady Sybil?

4. How long does the dragon materialize for when it is first summoned?

5. According to Lady Sybil, how much should the big dragon weigh?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Sam Vimes attracted to Goodboy Bindle Featherstone of Quirm?

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

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

7. What is known about Carrot's sword?

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

9. Where did the dwarfs find Carrot?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Vimes and Lady Sybil:

(a) Explain how the relationship between Vimes and Lady Sybil develops and changes over time. Your answer should include a description of how they met and key events that mark turning points in the relationship.

(b) Do you think that Vimes and Lady Sybil are compatible and will their relationship work out successfully? Give reasons for your decision.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters in this novel have the opportunity to display courage.

(a) Describe one of these situations in detail - this should include the participants, the action and the setting.

(b) Explain why you consider the character to have acted courageously.

Essay Topic 3

Guards! Guards! is a parody of many works of heroic fantasy. Explain how this work takes some of the clichés or stock situations of the fantasy genre and approaches them. Your answer should cover between three and five of these clichés. For each cliché:

(a) Explain the cliché in its most archetypal form

(b) Explain how the text treats this cliché.

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