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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. How many turns ago did Lord Meron get his first batch of fire lizards?

2. What does Piemur use to create a hook for fishing?

3. What is wrong with most of the fire lizard eggs Nabol has been trading?

4. Who squeezes Menolly's hand as they enter the Main Hall of Nabol?

5. What does Master Oldive and the others refuse to give Lord Meron until he names his successor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Menolly so concerned over Piemur's disappearance from Nabol?

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

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

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

7. Describe Deckter's personality and life according to Sebell.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The world of Pern is unique in its development and construction. Magical dragons, fire lizards, and other creatures fly the skies. Thread is always a constant threat. Write an essay that details some of the finer points of the world of Pern. Include information about the different Weyrs, halls, and mineholds on the planet. Why are these locations important, and what do they supply for the people and creatures that live on Pern? Use the novel to help support your opinions and ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Men and women play different roles in the world of Pern. Very few women hold positions of power or prestige. Write an essay that explains why this is the case. In which instances do women hold power? What kind of training do they have to overcome to be able to compete with their male counterparts? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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