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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 will happen to any imperfect hatchling?

2. What does Jakkin realize about what is on Heat O' Mine's head?

3. How does Jakkin's father die?

4. What does Balakk find with his eyeglass?

5. Why does Likkarn hit Jakkin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Jakkin go after checking on the dragon eggs and what does he fear as far as stealing one of the eggs?

2. What does Jakkin see as he leaves the bondhouse and what does he have to do about it?

3. How does Akki save Jakkin from freezing to death and what story does she give the other bondmen?

4. What does Likkarn do to provoke a drakk to attack Jakkin?

5. What does Jakkin say about his part in the hunt at dinner?

6. What does Jakkin hear as the bonders come in from work?

7. How are the drakk hunters equipped to start their hunt?

8. Where does Jakkin awake from being unconscious and who is with him?

9. What transpires between Likkarn and Sarkkhan about which the boys tell Jakkin?

10. Describe Jakkin's procedure in caring for Blood Brother.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast Jakkin at the beginning of Dragon's Blood to Jakkin at the end of the novel. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both sympathetic characters? Which "Jakkin" would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

2. Compare/contrast Akki at the beginning of the novel to Akki at the end of the novel. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

3. Compare/contrast Jakkin to Akki. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Dragon's Blood belongs to the literary genre of fantasy fiction. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly define the term genre and offer examples of it from your own reading experience. Why do you think it is useful to categorize fiction into genres? What could be a disadvantage of doing so?

2. What do you think is the main motivation for a person to read a fantasy novel? Is entertainment a good enough reason? Are there any other reasons to read this genre? What? Explain fully.

3. In "academe," fantasy novels are often thought of as less literary than some other genres and for that reason are sometimes "snubbed" in the study of literature. Why do you think this is so? Do you agree with this "snobbery"?

4. Discuss the differences between fantasy and science fiction. How are they alike? How are they different? Which type do you prefer? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Dragon's Blood, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Dragon's Blood. (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.

4. Many writers and critics say there are only a few plots in the world of fiction; it's what an author does with a plot that distinguishes a mediocre book from an outstanding book. Respond to this idea, using examples from Dragon's Bloodand other books you have read.

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