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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jaxom know that F'lar and Robinton are coming to Ruatha?
(a) The fire-lizards that were with Ruth knew that they were coming.
(b) Brand's fire-lizard told Lytol.
(c) Zair told Jaxom.
(d) Ruth said that Mnementh inquired for him.

2. What does N'ton bring when he meets Jaxom and Ruth at Telgar?
(a) A note from Lessa.
(b) Jaxom's flight straps.
(c) A note from Menolly.
(d) Jaxom's riding jacket.

3. Who goes with Lytol and Jaxom to take a new seed to a holder?
(a) Tordril.
(b) Jerint.
(c) Wansor.
(d) Norist.

4. Where is Ruth injured when he and Jaxom bring back Ramoth's egg?
(a) On the neck.
(b) On the leg.
(c) On the tail.
(d) On the back.

5. How many fire-lizards does Menolly have?
(a) 4.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What got into the Ruathan storage rooms that made Brand upset?

2. What Lord comes to the meeting after the hatching at Benden to find out more about the stolen egg and who returned it?

3. What color are Ruth's eyes when he is happy?

4. Where are Ruth and Jaxom going in Chapter 3?

5. From what hold did Brand, the steward, come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What excuse does Jaxom use to return to Fidello's hold?

2. What are some things that Robinton has observed about fire-lizards that makes him believe that they can assist in the search for D'ram?

3. What is decided will be done to keep fire-lizards under control at Benden?

4. What does Ruth tell Jaxom about the holder, Tegger, who requests a fire-lizard in Chapter 4?

5. Why is Jaxom having difficulty teaching Ruth to chew firestone?

6. Why did Jaxom become angry during breakfast with Dorse?

7. In Chapter 7, what does Robinton say they have discovered in the South?

8. Why have the Weyrleaders of Bendan, Fort, and two Lords come to Ruatha Hold?

9. Why did D'ram call a meeting after the hatching at Benden Weyr?

10. Why do the fire-lizards upset Ruth in Chapter 6?

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