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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. What does F'lar want to do if they make a telescope?

2. What does Lytol suggest as a means of communication between holds and weyrs?

3. How does Kylara feel about finding a nest of fire lizard eggs?

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

5. Why does F'lar decide to mount watches everywhere?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lord Groghe having his people do and why? What is he ignoring by doing this but what obligation does he fulfill?

2. What does F'lar say they must do in order for Pern to survive?

3. How does F'lar feel about the Oldtimers?

4. What does F'lar find when he visits the Smithcrafthall?

5. What does F'nor think about Brekke and why?

6. How do Kylara and Prideth feel about T'bor?

7. What does Brekke think about women and fighting dragons?

8. How does T'ron steer the meeting and what is finally settled?

9. How is F'nor stabbed?

10. What does Terry tell F'lar about the old records and what does F'lar suggest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Conclave of Lord Holders must ratify the marriage since their progeny may Hold Telgar or Lemos.

1. Why do you think it would matter to the Lord Holders who a Lord marries? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. What would you do if you had to get a group of people to approve marrying someone?

3. Do you think this type of system for Lord Holders to marry perpetuates the class system? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

They must bring the Oldtimers forward and not get bogged down in small issues. They must reconcile old and new and use the current crisis to their advantage.

1. This statement seems to be saying that Pern cannot survive unless they set aside differences and work together. Do you think this is a true statement? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. How do you think this type of sentiment might apply to America today? Use examples from current news to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

N'ton talks of his faith in the order of the universe and believes there are gaps in the knowledge handed down.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you see any order in life in modern America, either in human populations or in nature? Why or why not?

3. Do you think our scientist understand all the "laws" of the universe? Why or why not?

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