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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 did the bronze dragon, Mnementh feel about Fax?

2. What is the shape of the dragon's head?

3. To thoughts of whom did Lessa's mind return constantly?

4. What are Lytol's first words when he writes to Lessa?

5. What angers Lessa about R'gul as Weyrleader?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes dragon riders different from other men?

2. What does Lessa admit to F'lar and how does he react?

3. Why is Lessa insistent that Mnementh fly Ramoth and how does Ramoth react?

4. Why was Mnementh and F'lar so mad when Lessa had gone between and out of their reach?

5. Where was F'lar looking for the source of power that he felt?

6. Why is Lessa so frustrated with R'gul?

7. Why did F'lar choose Lytol as the surrogate Warder?

8. Why did R'gul not want F'lar to be there for the mating?

9. What does Gemma reveal about herself to F'lar?

10. Why does the watch-wher like Lessa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has the decay of the Weyr presented the population of Pern with further problems that wouldn't have occurred if not for the flagrant disregard for the old traditions and ways? How does this mirror humanities decay? In what ways do you think that the Weyr provides the law to the people of Pern? What decides our laws?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does Master Harper Robinson explain that all the Lords have only themselves to blame for the Thread threat, and its menace to Pern? Do you think he is correct? Why? Explain how you would act as a Lord or Lady of a Hold under this threat.

Essay Topic 3

What does Fax's taste in women convey about his attitude towards women in general? How do you think he treats women, judging by the women in his Hold? In what ways is the way Fax treats his women criminal in our world? How do you think women would treat him here if he brought his attitude towards them with him?

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