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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. Which character is the most concerned about Master Robinton's extended stay in Nabol?

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

3. What size is the first fish Piemur catches in Chapter 8?

4. Who is Tris?

5. What type of vegetable does Piemur eat while on the Southern Continent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Sharra's personality.

6. What type of behavior does Stupid exhibit?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Menolly and Master Robinton share a complex relationship throughout Dragondrums. At the end of the story, she admits to Sebell that she loves both him and their Master. Write an essay that explores the unique relationship Menolly and Master Robinton share. Why does Menolly not try to hide her feelings? Does Master Robinton ever seem aware of them? Detail the parts of the story that indicate shifts in their relationship. Explain why the relationship is significant. Use examples from the book to support your writing.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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