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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the runner Piemur rides on his first mission?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Dark Brown.
(d) Tan.

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

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

4. Who does Piemur report back to about the Oldtimers when he gets back to Harper Hall in Chapter 4?
(a) Master Robinton.
(b) Master Olodkey.
(c) Menolly.
(d) Dirzan.

5. Where does Piemur go on his first mission?
(a) Benden Weyr.
(b) Harper Hall.
(c) Fort Sea Hold.
(d) The Southern Continent.

6. How many shirts does Silvina give Piemur?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

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

8. Where is the Gather held in Chapter 4?
(a) The Southern Continent.
(b) Igen Hold.
(c) Benden Weyr.
(d) Fort Sea Hold.

9. Who is the drum message at the beginning of Chapter 5 for?
(a) Master Robinton.
(b) Master Olodkey.
(c) Master Domick.
(d) Master Oldive.

10. Who is Dirzan?
(a) Master Olodkey's senior apprentice.
(b) Master Olodkey's apprentice.
(c) Master Olodkey's senior journeyman.
(d) Master Olodkey's favorite journeyman.

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

12. Who comes to Piemur's rescue after he is injured?
(a) Rokayas.
(b) Menolly.
(c) Timiny.
(d) Sebell.

13. What feature does Nabol lack?
(a) Trees.
(b) Buildings.
(c) A shoreline.
(d) Sand.

14. Where were the Oldtimers exiled too?
(a) Benden Weyr.
(b) The High Reaches.
(c) The Southern Continent.
(d) The Red Star.

15. How does Piemur feel when he arrives back at Harper Hall after his first mission?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is to blame for the problems at Nabol?

2. Why does Piemur get upset when he hears that Sherris is to report to Master Shonagar?

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

4. Why does Piemur become unhappy with Sebell in Chapter 3?

5. Who does Dirzan suggest Menolly take for a mission instead of Piemur in Chapter 4?

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