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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 the old man that visits Piemur at the beginning of Chapter 6?

2. What kind of relationship does Toric have with the harpers?

3. Where does Piemur find Stupid?

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

5. Where does Piemur's new fire lizard like to rest?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Why are Menolly and Sebell sent to the Southern Continent?

10. What type of behavior does Stupid exhibit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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