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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. Who is the novel's protagonist?
(a) William de Worde.
(b) Lord Havelock Vetinari.
(c) Mrs. Eucrasia Arcanum.
(d) Sacharissa Cripslock.

2. On what street are the Ankh-Morpork Inquirer headquarters located?
(a) Gloom Street.
(b) Grape Street.
(c) Glory Street.
(d) Gleam Street.

3. Which member of the Misbegot Bridge Crew uses the loss of both legs to full advantage in bar fights?
(a) Arthur Crank.
(b) Tuttle Scrope.
(c) Rufus Drumknott.
(d) Arnold Sideways.

4. What refers to the patient, hardworking, logical, and indestructible people who protect Ankh-Morpork from the ever-present threat of fire?
(a) Imp Volunteer Fire Brigade.
(b) Ankh Volunteer Fire Brigade.
(c) Morpork Volunteer Fire Brigade.
(d) Golem Volunteer Fire Brigade.

5. Approximately how old is the Patrician's dog?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What creatures are small and heavily-bearded people who always dress in chain mail and iron helmets and carry battle axes?

3. What character intent on suicide does the protagonist interview on a fourth-floor parapet?

4. What pledge did Otto take to never again drink human blood or the b-vord as he refers to it?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is William's reaction to the outselling of the Times in pages 32-64? How has his audience changed?

4. How and why is a plot developed against the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork?

5. What are Pin and Tulip doing in the opening of The Truth? Whom do they pass?

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

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

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

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

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

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