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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. From where do Menolly and Jaxom begin their trip to the cove on the Southern Continent?

2. Who is the head cook at Ruatha?

3. Whose wing are Jaxom and Ruth to ride with for their first time fighting Thread with Fort dragons?

4. What is the name of Mirrim's dragon?

5. How many eggs did Caylith have in her first clutch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sharra think of the building design for the Master Harper that is to be built in the Southern Cove?

2. How does Jaxom figure out when D'ram might be?

3. Why does Lord Groghe invite Sebell and N'ton to speak with him?

4. What does Jaxom remember about his and Ruth's arrival at the cove after they fought Thread?

5. Why does N'ton say that Jaxom owes his life to Ruth?

6. Why is Mirrim touchy when she and Menolly bring Jaxom breakfast the day after he locates D'ram?

7. Why is Jaxom worried about Ruth's maturity?

8. What unusual features of the Southern Continent has Piemur seen and experienced?

9. In what ways is Stupid a clever beast?

10. Who comes to the cove on a runner beast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the novel, explain how the Oldtimers were both a solution and problem for Pern.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why it was so important that the dragonriders not seek vengeance for the theft of Ramoth's egg. What would the repercussions have been if they had tried to seek vengeance?

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of the novel Jaxom is unsure of his relationship with Lytol. Argue whether Lytol always has had a deep affection for Jaxom or whether events in the novel caused their relationship to deepen. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.

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