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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. How old is Piemur at the beginning of the story?

2. What color hair does N'ton have?

3. What color hair does Master Olodkey have?

4. What is the name of F'nor's dragon?

5. Which of the fire lizards has the task of watching over Piemur while he recovers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the drum urgent message that is received at the beginning of Chapter 5?

3. How does Rocky act when he finds Piemur at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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

5. Describe how Piemur performs songs for the miners in Chapter 4.

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

7. Describe what Beauty looks like.

8. Describe what Master Olodkey looks like.

9. Describe Menolly's personality.

10. How does Piemur manage to get extra bubbly pies during dinner time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The families of Piemur, Menolly, and Sebell are rarely mentioned in Dragondrums. The information given is only touched upon in passing. Write an essay that explains what is known about the families of these characters. Where do they come from, and why are their family members significant? Explain why family plays such a small role in the Harper community. Use specific examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

In Dragondrums there are several different ranks a character can acquire in their respective skill. Progressing from one rank to the next is seen as a badge of pride. It means moving up to the next level of skill. Write an essay that details what each rank of Harper is and what kind of duties a character of that rank is responsible for. Think about which characters are which ranks and include them in the essay. Make sure to include examples from the text to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

Men and women play different roles in the world of Pern. Very few women hold positions of power or prestige. Write an essay that explains why this is the case. In which instances do women hold power? What kind of training do they have to overcome to be able to compete with their male counterparts? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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