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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. Who made the coronation mugs for Cut-Me-Own-Throat Dibbler?

2. How does Vimes spell "dragon" in his notes?

3. Which of the following did Vimes say he was an officer of?

4. Where did Brother Dunnykin encounter a maddened crocodile?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wonse communicate with the dragon?

2. Who is the Supreme Grand Master and how do you know?

3. Why does Lady Sybil dress up when she hears a knock at the door?

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

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

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

7. Why does Nobby decide to call Goodbooy Bindle Featherstone Errol?

8. How does Lady Sybil approach the dragon?

9. Why did Brother Fingers run away?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following quotes by the Irish politician Edmund Burke (or attributed to him) and discuss how it is relevant to GUARDS! GUARDS!

(a) "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion."

(b) "Custom reconciles us to every thing."

(c) "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the character of the Librarian and explain the role that he plays in the plot. Your answer should be structured as follows:

(a) A description of the Librarian, both physically and in personality

(b) A description of the key actions that the Librarian takes, with an explanation of why this action was important and how it affected other people.

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