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

Short Answer Questions

1. What brought R'guls' intense disapproval?

2. Why does Lessa think that the Southern Continent is a good place to set up a Weyr?

3. How many dragons were waiting to pass inspection?

4. What Ballad is quoted as being the source of information about queens riding against Threads?

5. Why does F'lar believe their ancestors chose to position Eye Rock and Finger Rock as they did?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the most effective reprimand from F'lar when Lessa was learning how to go between? What was her thought at the way he reacted? What was Ramoth's reaction to going between, and how did it differ from Lessa's?

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

Compare and contrast this book to any other fantasy novel you may have read. How does it compare and how does it differ? Compare protagonists and antagonists. Which has the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles? Which was harder to predict?

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