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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to steal Piemur away for his first mission?
(a) Master Robinton.
(b) Master Olodkey.
(c) Menolly.
(d) Bonz.

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

3. What does Piemur blame his injury on?
(a) Fire.
(b) A horse.
(c) Oil.
(d) Grease.

4. Who is Menolly?
(a) Master Robinton's wife.
(b) Piemur's sister.
(c) A journeywoman at Harper Hall.
(d) A dragonrider from Benden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sebell bring the Master Harper back from the Southern Continent?

2. Who is Sebell?

3. What is Menolly's greatest talent?

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

5. Who are Rocky, Mimic, and Lazy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Piemur manage to get bubbly pies from Silvina?

2. List six of the beats Piemur is forced to learn initially.

3. What is Piemur's reaction to losing his singing voice?

4. What does Piemur think of Menolly's voice when she sings in Chapter 4?

5. Why is Lord Meron suspected of illegal trade?

6. Describe what the Drummer's quarters looks like.

7. Who are the Oldtimers?

8. How does Sebell look when he comes back from his trip in Chapter 3?

9. How does Silvina treat Piemur after his accident?

10. Why does Master Robinton decide to send Piemur away at the end of Chapter 5?

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