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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 color are the grubs Piemur finds in the jungle?

2. What color are most of the fire lizard eggs Nabol has been trading?

3. Who is the old man that visits Piemur at the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. What does Piemur use to protect his skin from the sun?

5. What do the people of Nabol use to mask the smell of Lord Meron's chambers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Piemur fight wherries in Chapter 8?

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

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

6. Describe Sharra's personality.

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

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

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

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

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

Master Robinton is widely regarded as being the best Harper on Pern. Many people respect and look up to him. Write an essay that explains why he is so special to the people of Pern. Give details about his personal history as well as more contemporary events in his life. Explain why Menolly, Sebell, Piemur, and other characters regard him as they do. Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The Oldtimers are mentioned many times throughout Dragondrums. Many characters, including Piemur, fear and disapprove of them Write an essay that explores the history of the Oldtimers. Explain why they are untrusted and feared by the people of Pern. Go into detail and give specific occasions and events that support these ideas held by the majority of Pern citizens. Use examples from the book to support your writing.

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