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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. Who pushes Jakkin aside when Jakkin is trying to tend to Red's wounds?
2. What does Jakkin offer Likkarn?
3. What does Jakkin hear in the pit above him?
4. What does Jakkin decide he can do if a bond boy discovers his oasis?
5. What does Sakkhan say all good trainers need?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Akki offer Jakkin for transporting his dragon and why does this make Jakkin angry?
2. What does Sarkkhan reveal to Jakkin?
3. What tactic is Bottle O'Rum using and how do Red and Jakkin respond?
4. Describe the scene where Sarkkhan gives Jakkin a reward and why Akki gets upset.
5. How does Jakkin begin training his dragon?
6. What happens as Jakkin approaches his oasis and why does he trip over his dragon?
7. Describe the fight between Red and Bottle O' Rum.
8. What does Jakkin notice about some of the other dragons as he and his dragon walk towards their assigned a stall and how does Jakkin help his dragon?
9. What does Jakkin wonder about Akki as the two are walking back to the bondhouse?
10. Who gives Jakkin assistance and what does the person promise Jakkin?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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"?
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
Symbols are an important part of the story of Dragon's Blood. Some of the symbols carry over into other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:
1. One of the most important symbols of the entire The Pit Dragon Chronicles is that of the Dragon. Discuss and analyze using specific examples the symbol of the dragon.
2. What other symbols do you see in Dragon's Blood? What do they represent? Are they effective as symbols? Would it impact the enjoyment or reading of the book if there were no symbols?
3. Other literary descriptive devices are the metaphor and simile. Define metaphor and simile and find an example of it in the text. Why do you think authors use metaphor or simile?
4. Do you think symbols and other descriptive devices are more important in a fantasy series where you have to conceptualize a different world? Why or why not.
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