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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. According to the passwords of one secret society of Elucidated Brethren's, what does a good mother give to the errant boy?

2. What impresses Vimes most about Goodboy Bindle Featherstone of Quirm?

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

4. Where does Vimes see the dragon perching?

5. Who recommends that Carrot join the Watch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is noticeable about the magical artifacts brought by the Elucidated Brethren for the second summoning of the dragon?

2. How did Vimes get injured?

3. Why do the Elucidated Brethren want to summon a dragon?

4. Where did the dwarfs find Carrot?

5. Why is Vimes bewildered when Lady Sybil answers her door?

6. Why is Sam Vimes attracted to Goodboy Bindle Featherstone of Quirm?

7. Why is the wall in the alleyway demolished?

8. What frustrates the Supreme Grand Master about the magical artifacts brought by the Elucidated Brethren?

9. What incident begins to wake up the more idealistic side of Sam Vimes?

10. Why does the Librarian know that the book was stolen by someone at the University?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe one of the more comic situations in this novel. Your description should include:

(a) an explanation of the situation itself,

(b) the reasons why you find this to be funny

(c) some of the techniques used by Terry Pratchett that make it funny (e.g. word play, bathos, incongruity, parody)

Essay Topic 2

The Elucidated Brethren quote an old prophecy about the return of the long-lost heir to the throne of Ankh-Morpork. Discuss this prophecy:

(a) How does Carrot manage to fulfill this prophecy?

(b) In what ways does he not fulfill the prophecy?

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.

(see the answer keys)

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