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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. How many marks was Menolly given?

2. Who else congratulated Menolly?

3. "The sky seemed to be as _____ with dragons as just recently it must have been with Thread."

4. To what Menolly was allowed to balk at her singing lessons?

5. What did Sebell thank Menolly for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Menolly believe she had erred after playing with the three Harpers?

2. How did Silvina act towards Menolly's lack of desire for finery? What is the rationale behind these decisions?

3. Why did Menolly become angry after Lord Groghe left?

4. What impression did Menolly get from the fire lizards?

5. What struck Menolly about the way Camo asked her if he could feed the fire lizards again?

6. How did Master Domick's reaction change to Menolly from the last time they had met?

7. Why did Menolly confess her past to the two people?

8. What hidden message does Menolly tell to Sebell while they are talking with the two other Harpers after playing together?

9. Why couldn't Sebell give the Masterharper the queen fire lizard?

10. Why shouldn't Menolly bring her fire lizards to the gather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the multiple themes throughout this novel. Which one do you consider to be the central theme? What determines this? How does this theme tie into and complement the other themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the ways in which the Masterharper and Silvina provide the much needed parental love that Menolly has been lacking. In what ways is this so desperately needed by Menolly? Speculate on how she would fare without this influence.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the growth Menolly has undergone since the start of her stay at the Harper Craft Hold. What kinds of things has she learned about the craft of music? What kinds of things has she learned about herself? What about regarding others?

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