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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Robinton, the Masterharper of Pern trying to compose?
(a) songs for a funeral
(b) songs to sing at the birth of his child
(c) songs for the military
(d) ballads for a wedding

2. Why does F'lar say they should be grateful to the Oldtimers?
(a) for their knowledge and work
(b) for staying in the south
(c) for not killing F'nor
(d) for keeping Beth from rampaging

3. What has replaced drums for long distance messages?
(a) carrier pidgeons
(b) dragon messengers
(c) telephones
(d) fire lizards

4. What could happen to a dragon if his/her rider is injured or killed?
(a) could go berserk or kill themselves
(b) would go to the ocean and drown
(c) would fly away and never come back
(d) might attack another dragon

5. In what weyr does Kylara live?
(a) Toolern
(b) Nalbeck
(c) Benden
(d) Southern

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Thread when a dragon goes between with some on it?

2. What did Robinton decide was useless against those who did not follow the rules?

3. Why does Kylara think Lessa is a fool?

4. How do dragons keep Thread from hitting the ground?

5. Why are F'nor and Canth looking for a candidate?

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