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

2. Who worries over Piemur's sudden disappearance while in Nabol?

3. What type of food does Stupid eat?

4. What type of food does a baby fire lizard prefer?

5. How many masts are on the ships Piemur spots in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. List five of the food items Piemur eats to survive while he is living in the wilderness of the Southern Continent.

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

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

4. What does Piemur do when fire lizards find him as he is trying to escape Nabol with his prize?

5. What is Sebell's opinion of Lord Meron and his illness?

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

7. Why does Master Robinton not hold Menolly to blame for Piemur's bad behavior in Nabol?

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

9. How does Sebell feel when he figures out that the drudge people are looking for is Piemur?

10. Why does Piemur put fish oil on his skin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Harpers are respected by most of the people who live on Pern. Their skills are often requested for events at a Lord's Hold or a Weyr. Write an essay that explains why Harpers are valued. Include examples of times in the story when Piemur, Menolly, Sebell, or Master Robinton are required to perform at a specific function. Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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