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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 happens to Brekke when Wirenth takes Prideth between?

2. What does Meron decide to do with his fire lizard?

3. For what does Robinton think Merson will use fire lizards?

4. What does Lytol insist upon after the hatching?

5. Who must ratify the marriage at Telgar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the little egg Jaxom touched and what does Felessan tell Jaxom?

2. What is Robinton concentrating on after the tragedy with Brekke?

3. What does Groghe call for and what is F'lar's response?

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

5. What are some of the consequences of Jaxom impressing Ruth and what does Jaxom say in his defense?

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

7. What does Brekke say when F'nor asks her about Wirenth's rising and what does he suggest?

8. How do Brekke and Wirenth start Wirenth's rising?

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

10. What scares Jaxom when flying to Benden?

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

They discuss the benefits to humankind if commoners were allowed to Impress lizards and get "a small taste of dragon." They might mellow. Brekke is craftbred and G'sel holdbred. Both agree they see dragon riders positively only after Impressing their first dragons.

1. Why do you think impressing fire lizards by non-dragon riders would influence those individuals?

2. How do you think this idea might relate to people who distrust each other in the world today?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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