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What is Corporal Nobbs' first name?

Cecil. With a name like that, it's really no wonder that he prefers to be called 'Nobby'.

In 'Feet of Clay', it is revealed that one of Nobby's ancestors was an upper-class member of society. What exactly was he?

Earl of Ankh. Whilst Vetinari suffers from arsenic poisoning, the people of Ankh-Morpork try and bring back the previous monarchy. It seems to them that Nobby would make an excellent choice for a King.

In 'Jingo', Nobby, Lord Vetinari and Colon must go undercover whilst in Klatch. What is Nobby disguised as?

A female exotic dancer. It would seem he became quite attached to the notion of dressing as a woman...

In 'The Fifth Elephant', who is Nobby constantly subtly hinting should promote him?

Colon. While Vimes is in Uberwald and Carrot is chasing after Angua, Colon is Acting Captain, but doesn't seem to take the hint that Nobby is looking for a promotion.

Also in 'The Fifth Elephant', traffic laws are introduced to Ankh-Morpork. What does Nobby do to ensure as many people as possible are arrested?

Dresses up as an elderly woman and crosses the road very slowly. As mentioned before, he is quite attached to his dresses.

In 'Night Watch' Nobby receives a special gift. What is it?

A spoon. He'd never had his very own spoon before.

Nobby is always carrying around a letter from the Patrician. What does this letter say?

That he is human. Despite this, his species is not entirely certain.

In 'The Truth', William De Worde is knocked unconscious, and wakes up to find Nobby standing over him. What does Nobby offer to do?

Give him the kiss of life. Not surprisingly, this got him up pretty quickly.

In 'Men At Arms', what does Angua think Nobby is?

Colon's pet monkey. She is rather surprised to find that he has legitimate papers to prove his species.

How is Corporal Nobbs described on the cover of 'Men At Arms'?

Disqualified from the human race for shoving. Considering the Watch also consists of a six foot six dwarf, a real dwarf, a troll and a 'w...', he's cut out for the job.

True or False: On Nobby's evening off, he folk dances.

t. He is also an active member of the Historical Reinactment Society, much to the surprise of other officers.

Which of these is Nobby best known for?

All of these ('Accidentally' opening unlocked shop doors..., Stealing dead/unconscious peoples' boots, Kicking people in the groin, with steel caps). They're the things that make his Nobbiness complete.

What did Nobby nickname Vimes' swamp dragon?

Errol. After his brother, who the swamp dragon apparently resembles.

In a short story by Terry Pratchett about the City Watch, upon discovering the body of a murder victim, who does Nobby suggest they arrest?

The dead body. "I call it highly suspicious, being dead like that..."

In 'Soul Music', Nobby and Colon are discussing Death's first name after an encounter with Susan. What name does Nobby suggest?

Leonard. Colon thinks he may be getting old, as he is convinced that Death sounds like a Susan.