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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. How do dragons keep Thread from hitting the ground?

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

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

4. What does Kylara tell Meron's men to do with the lizards

5. Why does Kylara want a fire lizard?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Kylara tell Meron about the fire lizards?

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

4. Where is F'lar going at the beginning of Chapter 2, and why? Why does he have to travel so far?

5. What does Jaxom notice about the weyrs when the boys are lost and what do they find?

6. What does F'lar observe about the fire lizards?

7. What are some of the changes F'lar has implemented about dragons?

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

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

10. What is the distance-writer; how does it work, and who has it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jaxom, the 12-year-old Lord of Ruatha, is overwhelmed by all he must know, do, and understand to please Lytol, his Warder. Jaxom often hides just to think. Jaxom has never seen his parents and knows that Lessa is the last of the Ruathan blood. He does not understand these things but knows he must.

1. Do you think too much is expected of Jaxom, considering his age? Why or why not?

2. How would you feel if you were Jaxom? What would you do to make your life better?

3. Based on your exposure to Jaxom thus far do you think he will make a good Lord Holder? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

F'nor wonders how Holders can claim "weyrfolk are aloof, patronizing, condescending, and arrogant while being filled with envy for their dragons, possessions, and women."

1. Do you think the dragon riders have too much power and wealth? Why or why not?

2. Would you rather be a dragon rider or a craftsperson? Why or why not?

3. How does the classes in this society compare to the ones in modern America?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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