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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. How many guards come to take Lady Sybil prisoner?

2. Which of the Elucidated Brethren is supposed to be responsible for enhancing the Cuffs of Veracity?

3. How far back in time does the Librarian travel via L-space?

4. Which of the following creatures does the Librarian use as an early warning that worse inhabitants of L-space are approaching?

5. What does Sam Vimes order at Sham Harga's restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Supreme Grand Master predict correctly about the people of Ankh-Morpork?

2. How does Lady Sybil approach the dragon?

3. How do Sam Vimes and Lupine Wonse feel about each other?

4. Why does Colon try to shoot the dragon while standing on one leg and doing other peculiar things?

5. What facts make Lady Sybil become suspicious?

6. How is Nobby's character starting to change?

7. Why is Lady Sybil chosen to be sacrificed to the dragon?

8. What is suspicious about the physical condition of The Summoning of Dragons?

9. Why does Lady Sybil think that Errol's stomach is moving?

10. What is one thing that Errol (and presumably other swamp dragons) and the huge dragon have in common (apart from being dragons)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Patrician explains his view of humans and their morals to Sam Vimes after Lupine Wonse has been killed.

(a) Summarize the Patrician's viewpoint in your own words

(b) Do you agree with the Patrician? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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