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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. Who is Tris?

2. What punishment does Clell and the others get for hurting Piemur?

3. What is wrong with most of the fire lizard eggs Nabol has been trading?

4. What does Piemur take from Lord Meron's room?

5. How many days does it take Lord Meron to die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Piemur's physical condition like when he arrives on the Southern Continent?

2. How do the people of Nabol react to the news of Deckter being named heir to the city?

3. What does Piemur do when fire lizards find him as he is trying to escape Nabol with his prize?

4. List five of the food items Piemur eats to survive while he is living in the wilderness of the Southern Continent.

5. Describe Sharra's personality.

6. Describe how Sebell and Piemur are able to infiltrate Nabol.

7. Why does Piemur disguise himself as a drudge once he is in Nabol?

8. What type of behavior does Stupid exhibit?

9. Why does Piemur fight wherries in Chapter 8?

10. Describe what Sebell sees in the courtyard of Nabol.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The world of Pern is unique in its development and construction. Magical dragons, fire lizards, and other creatures fly the skies. Thread is always a constant threat. Write an essay that details some of the finer points of the world of Pern. Include information about the different Weyrs, halls, and mineholds on the planet. Why are these locations important, and what do they supply for the people and creatures that live on Pern? Use the novel to help support your opinions and ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Men and women play different roles in the world of Pern. Very few women hold positions of power or prestige. Write an essay that explains why this is the case. In which instances do women hold power? What kind of training do they have to overcome to be able to compete with their male counterparts? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Medicine in the world of Pern is unlike real life medicine. The fantastical plants that grow native in parts of the fictional world are used to cure lots of different ailments. Write an essay that explores the medical advancements the healers use in Dragondrums. Explain what the different wild plants on Pern can cure. In which situations do the main characters use such techniques to their advantage? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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