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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the journeyman on duty at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

3. What does Dirzan accuse Piemur of in Chapter 4?

4. Who is sent to gather Piemur's belongings in his quarter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Piemur jump at the chance to get bubbly pies?

2. What does Piemur think of Sebell and Menolly's conduct together after Sebell returns?

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

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

5. Why are some of the citizens of Benden Weyr unimpressed by one of the hatchling's choice of dragonrider?

6. How does Silvina treat Piemur after his accident?

7. Who are the Oldtimers?

8. Describe Menolly's personality.

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

10. Why does Dirzan accost Piemur when he returns in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Writing style is very important when it comes to fiction. Dragondrums is no exception. Write an essay that explores the writing style of Anne McCaffrey. Address various writing elements like perspective, sentence structure, diction, and grammar in your work. Explain how these things contribute to the flow of the narrative. Be sure the provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 2

Piemur is so desperate for a fire lizard egg that he steals one from Lord Meron. When his egg hatches, it ends up being the most prized of all fire lizard types, a golden queen. Write an essay that takes a side as to whether or not Piemur was justified in his theft. Explore his motives and ideas and include them in your writing. Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Piemur often uses cunning and manipulation to get what he wants. When he desires bubbly pies he finds a way to get them. When he wants people to do something, he uses his considerable intelligence and cunning to manipulate them into doing what he wants. Write an essay that explores Piemur's usage of manipulation. Decide whether or not what he does is morally right or wrong. Use specific examples from the novel to support your argument.

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