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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 does Jaxom take to the Masterharperhall to learn how to use Wansor's star equations?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 2, how many turns has Robinton been climbing the stairs to the queen's weyr?

3. What color are Ruth's eyes when he is happy?

4. What color fire-lizard does Brand have?

5. What color are Corana's eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of foods were served after Wansor's lecture in Chapter 3?

2. Why did Jaxom become angry during breakfast with Dorse?

3. What happens every time Jaxom goes somewhere with Ruth?

4. What does Mnementh tell Ramoth when she won't let any of the candidates impress?

5. Why does Menolly request that Jaxom and Ruth take her to the hatching?

6. Why does Jaxom have to be careful to gradually strengthen Ruth's wing muscles?

7. What excuse does Jaxom use to return to Fidello's hold?

8. How do Jaxom and Ruth feel physically when the egg is returned?

9. Why is Jaxom having difficulty teaching Ruth to chew firestone?

10. Why do F'lar and Robinton go to Ruatha after Fanna's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Northern and Southern Continents and the people who live there. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Argue whether it was or was not necessary for F'lar to kill T'kul at Ista. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of foreshadowing in the novel and how it helps readers predict future events. Use examples from "The White Dragon."

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