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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. Why does T'ron attack F'lar verbally at the meeting?

2. Why is F'nor worried about Kylara being gone with Prideth?

3. What has replaced drums for long distance messages?

4. What is Jaxom's position on Pern?

5. How does Prideth feel about the fate of the clutch of lizards Kylara gave Meron?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kylara feel when she finds a fire lizard nest and what does she plan to do with them? Why?

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

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

4. What does F'lar do about the strange thread fall on Southern continent after he leaves F'nor?

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

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

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

8. What does F'nor think of Brekke's dragon's upcoming mating flight and how does she feel?

9. How does F'nor impress a fire lizard?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 2 shows F'lar in the council of weyrleaders, most of whom are stodgy old men, set in their ways.

1. What do you think is meant by the phrase "set in their ways?" Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Describe someone you know or have heard of who is "set in his/her ways." How does this person remind you of the Oldtimers in this book?

3. What do you think older people can do to remain flexible and not set in a rut? Use examples from your life and/or the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

At the party following the hatching there are calls for eliminating obsolete customs.

1. Why do you think it might be important to examine the way things have "always" been done? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think America today as a country clings to some traditions which are harmful? Why or why not?

3. What do you think is the best way to convince people to change their thinking about deeply ingrained ideas that might be wrong?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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