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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 is the old man that visits Piemur at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Master Oldive.
(b) Timiny in disguise.
(c) Sebell in disguise.
(d) Master Robinton.

2. What is the cause of Lord Meron's current illness?
(a) Disease.
(b) Poison.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) Starvation.

3. Are the people of the Southern Continent aware of Piemur's presence in Chapter 8?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sebell and Menolly are unsure.
(d) Maybe.

4. How many fire lizard egg pots does Piemur find in Lord Meron's room?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) None.

5. Why does Menolly feel responsible for Piemur's actions with stealing the fire lizard egg?
(a) She blames herself because she told him to steal it.
(b) She blames herself for getting him interested in fire lizards.
(c) She blames herself for not teaching him better manners.
(d) She blames herself for not keeping a closer eye on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Lord Meron get his first fire lizards from?

2. Where is Sharra originally from?

3. Why does Piemur have digestion problems shortly after arriving on the Southern Continent?

4. What type of vegetable does Piemur eat while on the Southern Continent?

5. Which of the following people does not mind the smell of Lord Meron's chambers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about the plants on the Southern Continent as opposed to the rest of Pern?

2. What is Piemur's physical condition like when he arrives on the Southern Continent?

3. Why is Menolly so concerned over Piemur's disappearance from Nabol?

4. Describe what the ships Piemur sees in Chapter 10 look like.

5. What type of behavior does Stupid exhibit?

6. Why is feeding a fire lizard hatchling as soon as it hatches important?

7. Why does Piemur find himself in awe of the grubs that reside on the large plain that he comes across on the Southern Continent?

8. Why does Piemur disguise himself as a drudge once he is in Nabol?

9. What does Piemur find trapped under a female runner beast's corpse?

10. How do the people of Nabol react to the news of Deckter being named heir to the city?

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