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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of storms are indicative of a Thread infestation?

2. Who was the only bitter one at the Dragonmen's arrival from Pern of the Past?

3. What was found to be effective?

4. What does Lessa have in common with Moreta?

5. What interrupted Lessa and F'lar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Lessa and Ramoth's characters. Which is the more ambitious? Which do you think is more dignified? How is it that they make up a perfect pair?

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

In what ways is a dragon similar to a pet? In what ways is it dramatically different? Compare having a dragon to any other pet. How would a dragon be an asset to your family, a burden?

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