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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vetinari, upon first arriving at William's office, has his fears allayed that the shed is not built on a crack in _________.
(a) Space-time.
(b) The soil.
(c) The worlds crust.
(d) The cement.

2. What are miniature, magical, and long-eared creatures that in Discworld enable and operate various appliances?
(a) Wizards.
(b) Trolls.
(c) Golems.
(d) Imps.

3. Who is on duty in the Oblong Office when William comes investigating the Patrician's alleged attempted murder?
(a) Colon.
(b) Dinwiddie.
(c) Detritus.
(d) Nobbs.

4. In the beginning of the novel, the dwarfs print 100 copies of William's newspaper and price each at ______.
(a) $0.50.
(b) $0.75.
(c) $0.10.
(d) $1.00.

5. The author writes in the beginning of the novel that William has always been troubled by the nature of _________.
(a) Death.
(b) Life.
(c) Truth.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vetinari claim most normal people crave instead of actual news?

2. Whom does William see crawling in the shadows at the Watch headquarters when he is meeting with Vimes?

3. What refers to the patient, hardworking, logical, and indestructible people who protect Ankh-Morpork from the ever-present threat of fire?

4. What is the name of the Ankh-Morpork police force?

5. What member of the Lawyers Guild considers himself a facilitator between Mr. Pin and Mr. Tulip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What temptation does Otto face when Sacharissa is injured in pages 98-126? Why?

2. What shortcoming do the editors find a solution in with Otto Chriek?

3. What is revealed about the City Watch and Commander Vimes in pages 32-64?

4. What does William discover about the City Watch when he goes to investigate the murder at the Palace?

5. How are Tulip and Pin described in the narrative? What was Pratchett's inspiration for the characters?

6. What elements of foreshadowing can be found in pages 98-126? What objects are highlighted in this section?

7. How does the discussion between William and the Patrician in pages 64-98 illuminate the theme of truth?

8. What happens to the thief who accosts Pin and Tulip in pages 98-126? What "prize" does Tulip gain?

9. What does William fear about the Times' growth in pages 32-64?

10. How is the theme of racism illustrated through William's hiring Otto Chriek?

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