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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. What name does Piemur give Sharra when she asks for it?

2. What does Sebell see in the courtyard of Nabol?

3. What color are the grubs Piemur finds in the jungle?

4. Which of Piemur's friends cares for him while he is recovering?

5. How do the people of Nabol respond to hearing about their new lord?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Piemur do when he sees the six fire lizard egg pots in Lord Meron's room?

2. What type of behavior does Stupid exhibit?

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

4. Why does Piemur fight wherries in Chapter 8?

5. Describe what Sebell sees in the courtyard of Nabol.

6. How does Piemur feel when he learns that Lord Meron has more than his fair share of fire lizards?

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

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

9. How does Piemur take care of the cuts he sustains during his wilderness trip on the Southern Continent?

10. Describe Sharra's personality.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Piemur lands on the Southern Continent, he is disoriented, tired, hungry, and thirsty. Yet, above all else, he takes care of his fire lizard egg. Write an essay that explains how Piemur is able to live for so long by himself on the Southern Continent. Why does he refuse to go for help? Explain the motivations and reasons he has for the actions he takes. Use examples from the book to support your writing.

Essay Topic 2

Piemur rarely seems interested in the opposite sex despite being a growing young man. When he comes across Sharra while on the Southern Continent, he is at first put off by her independent attitude. The two later become friends. Write an essay that explores Piemur's lack of desire for a significant other. Explain why Sharra represents a significant change in this aspect. Where does their relationship seem to be going by the end of the story? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The main characters in Dragondrums are all Harpers. Each character has a specific musical skill in which they are talented. Write an essay that explains what music talents Menolly, Sebell, Piemur, and Master Robinton specialize in. Make sure to include details as to why each character excels in a particular area. Use examples from the text to support your rationale.

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