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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 Mimic?

2. What is the first thing a new born fire lizard wants?

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

4. How does Menolly react when she realizes where Piemur has gone at the end of Chapter 7?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Sebell and Piemur are able to infiltrate Nabol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why do Lord Meron's quarters smell disgusting to Menolly and the others?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Medicine in the world of Pern is unlike real life medicine. The fantastical plants that grow native in parts of the fictional world are used to cure lots of different ailments. Write an essay that explores the medical advancements the healers use in Dragondrums. Explain what the different wild plants on Pern can cure. In which situations do the main characters use such techniques to their advantage? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

The emotional bond between a fire lizard and its owner is complex and strong. When it is time for a female to mate, the owner can feel her desire and strength. Write an essay that explores the bond that a fire lizard and its owner share in Dragondrums. List the different feelings the pair can experience together. Detail how the bond works and why it is significant. Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Friendship is an important aspect of Dragondrums. Menolly, Sebell, and Piemur are friends. In times of struggle, confusion, or sadness they are there for each other. Write an essay that explores the idea of friendship within the context of the story. Think about the times when friendship is the most important for the characters. Take into consideration where Menolly, Sebell, and Piemur would be without each other. Support your writing by using examples from the novel.

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