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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lessa dismayed about in regards to the exploration of the Southern Continent?

2. What do Lessa and F'lar decide to do in light of the appearance of F'nor from the past?

3. What had made Lessa hysterical?

4. Who fought well for the Dragonmen's positions, and the Holds and Crafts alliances?

5. Who came to the door while F'lar was holding Lessa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What parallels can you take from F'lars' suspension of the ancient traditions, and the traditions of the world today? How do you think the world could benefit from his example, or do you think that the world is better off following the ancient traditions of their cultures?

Essay Topic 2

How is Lessa the typical Harlequin romance heroine? How is she different? What elements of the story make Lessa appear more feminine?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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