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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. When does Brekke say Wirenth will rise?

2. What have they decided to do about Brekke's loss of her dragon?

3. What does Lessa think about the ancients and the Red star?

4. What kind of clouds do they see at the Red star?

5. What action did the dragon riders take against Kylara?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the queen egg hatches?

2. What happens during the fight between Prideth and Wirenth?

3. What does T'kul do at Southern and what does F'lar suggest to F'nor?

4. Why does F'lar want F'nor at Benden?

5. How does Masterfarmer Andemon react to the grubs and what do they decide?

6. What do Canth and F'nor find at the Red star?

7. How is T'bor reacting to his new post?

8. What does Brekke do when F'nor kisses her?

9. What has F'lar done with the grubs F'nor brought back from Southern?

10. How does Meron criticize Robinton and what is his reply?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Brekke wants to know why women cannot Impress fighting dragons. She has Mirrim in mind and thinks this is not revolutionary, for hatchlings find craft and farm boys are acceptable. F'nor disagrees.

1. Do you think women should be able to impress fighting dragons? Why or why not?

2. In 1971 when this book was published, women were not allowed in any job in the U.S. military that involved combat. That has now changed. Do you think the change is for the better? Why or why not?

3. Given the publishing date of 1971, before most women's movements in the U.S. were strong, how do you think the book might have been different had it been written in 1991?

Essay Topic 3

Fandarel declares, "Talk makes no miracles."

1. What do you think Fandarel means by this statement?

2. Discuss an example of this statement in your own life.

3. What do you think might be a modern day cliche equivalent to this statement?

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