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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Piemur in the beginning of the story that changes his destiny?
(a) His ability to drum is lost.
(b) He is blinded.
(c) He is grievously wounded.
(d) His voice changes.

2. What is Menolly's greatest talent?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Drumming.
(d) Songmaking.

3. How long does Piemur have to ride his runner for on his first mission?
(a) Fifteen hours.
(b) Twenty hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Eight hours.

4. Who are Rocky, Mimic, and Lazy?
(a) Dwarves.
(b) Fire lizards.
(c) Mice.
(d) Dragons.

5. What color dragon does F'nor ride on?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Gold.

6. Who is Master Olodkey?
(a) The master of the chorus.
(b) The master of composition.
(c) The master of dance.
(d) The master of drums.

7. Why is Lord Meron's death a bad thing?
(a) He refuses to name a successor.
(b) His family would be too sad.
(c) His dragon would go insane.
(d) He is too rich for his people.

8. How large are the Drummer's quarters?
(a) Six rooms.
(b) Four rooms.
(c) Two rooms.
(d) Ten rooms.

9. What type of jacket is Piemur sent to get?
(a) A wool jacket.
(b) A plush jacket.
(c) A giantskin jacket.
(d) A wherhide jacket.

10. Which of the following is not an identifying drum beat?
(a) Threadfall.
(b) Moon.
(c) Death.
(d) Question.

11. Who does Silvina blame for Piemur's injuries?
(a) Dirzan.
(b) Menolly.
(c) Bonz.
(d) Sebell.

12. What color fire lizard does Sebell own?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Gold.
(d) White.

13. How long has it been since Piemur has ridden a runner before his first mission?
(a) Six years.
(b) One year.
(c) Five years.
(d) Two years.

14. What is the temperature like at the Gather Piemur attends?
(a) Breezy.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Cold.
(d) Hot.

15. How does Piemur react at dinner when he is assigned to Master Olodkey?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Piemur put on the sores he develops from riding the runner on his first mission?

2. What color hair does N'ton have?

3. Who is Camo?

4. Which of the fire lizards has the task of watching over Piemur while he recovers?

5. Who is Piemur's master at the start of the story?

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