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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 does Sarkkhan do to Likkarn?

2. Why is Likkarn concerned as the hunters return to the bond houses?

3. About what do the older bonders complain?

4. Why does Jakkin start crying?

5. Who are bonders?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has Jakkin done to prepare for stealing a dragon?

3. For what is Jakkin chosen when the hunters arrive at a clump of trees?

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

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

6. How does Jakkin demonstrate his knowledge of dragon training?

7. Why does Jakkin go see Kkarina and what does she give him?

8. What makes Jakkin join in the warlike chant?

9. What is discussed in the Introduction?

10. What does Likkarn do and where does Jakkin go with Balakk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the world of academe, fantasy fiction is often considered an inferior form of the novel compared to "classic" literature. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think fantasy fiction might be considered second-rate compared to the classics?

2. Do you think fantasy fiction has the same elements as the classics? Why or why not?

3. What are the purposes do you think for people reading "the classics"? What are the purposes for people reading fantasy fiction? Is one purpose better than another? Explain your response.

4. Would you read fantasy fiction even outside an educational setting? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Dragon's Blood could be considered a Bildungsroman or "Coming of Age" story of Jakkin. Discuss the following:

1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.

2. Trace and analyze the character of Jakkin as he changes from a rather naive boy to a wiser, more world-wise young man. What are the significant events that change Jakkin?

3. After thoroughly analyzing Jakkin's growth, do you think Dragon's Blood could be considered Jakkin's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?

4. Are there any other characters in Dragon's Blood who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare/contrast Jakkin to Errikkson. Who seems more powerful? What are the goals of each? Are both either all good or all evil? Who is more likable? How does each use his personal strengths? How do each of their weaknesses thwart them in their goals?

2. Compare/contrast Sarkkhan to Likkarn. How are their goals similar and/or different? What is the difference in the way they interact with people? Who is more idealistic?harsh?powerful? How do their dragon training talents compare?

3. Compare/contrast Akki to Kkarina. How do they approach the fact of being bondwomen in different ways? Who is more likable? Who is the more sympathetic character? Or are either? Are they both good? Do they have any fatal flaws or weaknesses? Who seems more comfortable in her own "skin"?

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