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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. What is the dwarfish equivalent of a king?

2. Which of the following is Carrot not given him when he sets off to Ankh-Morpork?

3. On which street is the pub where Carrot tries to arrest the bartender?

4. What do Vimes and Vetinari see on the ground in the alley?

5. Which of the Elucidated Brethren does not feel nervous and guilty about what they are doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Carrot join the Night Watch?

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

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

4. How did Vimes get injured?

5. What does Vimes notice about the prints in the alley that arouse his suspicions?

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

7. Why has Vetinari allowed Vimes to remain in charge of the Night Watch?

8. Why is Carrot pleased to be ordered to stay at the Watch Headquarters?

9. What is unusual about Lady Sybil's hair?

10. Why are the watchmen alarmed when they realize that they are in Sweetheart Lane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the setting of GUARDS! GUARDS!, considering:

(a) the physical location,

(b) the closest real-world equivalent historical period in time

(c ) the social system

Essay Topic 3

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.

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