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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. Vetinari, upon first arriving at William's office, has his fears allayed that the shed is not built on a crack in _________.

2. What river divides Ankh-Morpork?

3. Who is on duty in the Oblong Office when William comes investigating the Patrician's alleged attempted murder?

4. What is Ankh-Morpork's second newspaper?

5. Williams claims when talking with Vimes that he is answerable to __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Patrician and William meet? How do they differ on the value of letters?

2. Describe the narrative style of The Truth. What stylistic elements depart from traditional format?

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

4. What does the Ankh-Morpork Inquirer do in an attempt to shut down the Times in pages 98-126?

5. How is William's relationship with his father described in the novel? How does William's education relate to his occupation?

6. What happens when William interviews Arthur Crank?

7. What reporter does William hire in pages 32-64? How is she described?

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

9. What does the rumor of the Patrician murdering his secretary turn out to be?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and analyze the characters of Gunilla and Boddony and the role of the dwarfs in the story. What specialization do the dwarfs use to their advantage?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Otto Chriek in the narrative. Upon what literary creature is Crank based? What is satire? How does satire apply to Otto?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss William's views on words and communication in the novel. What drives William to be a newsman? What compels his character toward representation of the truth?

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