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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who gives Piemur bubbly berry pies before dinner?
(a) Silvina.
(b) Menolly.
(c) F'lar.
(d) Sebell.

3. What is the press in the Drummer's quarters used for?
(a) Shining the drums.
(b) Printing out books.
(c) Playing songs.
(d) Making sandwiches.

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

5. Why does Piemur become unhappy with Sebell in Chapter 3?
(a) Sebell ignores him.
(b) Sebell teases him.
(c) Sebell steals his wherhide jacket.
(d) Sebell hits on Menolly.

6. What does Dirzan accuse Piemur of being in Chapter 5?
(a) A conniver.
(b) A liar.
(c) A selfish child.
(d) A thief.

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

8. How many fire lizards does Menolly own?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Nine.

9. How does Dirzan treat Piemur when he finds him after he has been injured?
(a) He treats him rudely.
(b) He treats him in a neutral manner.
(c) He treats him sympathetically.
(d) He treats him sweetly.

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

11. What song does Menolly sing solo in Chapter 4?
(a) "The Red Star Comes."
(b) "Fire Lizard Song."
(c) "The Harper Lady."
(d) "Great Dragon Ballad."

12. What is the name of Sebell's fire lizard?
(a) Kammy.
(b) Kissie.
(c) Kimi
(d) Kiki.

13. Who does Piemur meet and take back to Harper Hold on his first mission?
(a) F'nor.
(b) Lessa.
(c) F'lar.
(d) Sebell.

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

15. Who is Brolly?
(a) Piemur's brother.
(b) Piemur's friend.
(c) Piemur's cousin.
(d) Piemur's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who exiled the Oldtimers?

2. What is the term for "a year" in the world of Pern?

3. Who comes to Piemur's rescue after he is injured?

4. Who sends the drum message at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. What is Menolly's greatest talent?

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