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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. Why isn't Robinton startled by the memories of the fire-lizards at Southern?
(a) Because he was sure that D'ram would have gone to the cove.
(b) Because there are remains of buildings at Southern.
(c) Because there are remains of boats at Southern.
(d) Because he believes Pern was settled at Southern first.

2. In Chapter 15, how much longer does Jaxom have to wait before flying again?
(a) 7-9 sevendays.
(b) 2 sevendays.
(c) 4-6 sevendays.
(d) 3-5 sevendays.

3. Since there is to be no feast when Robinton arrives, who represents all the hundreds of craftsmen and masters who had produced Cove Hold?
(a) Master Fandarel.
(b) Master Andemon.
(c) Master Capiam.
(d) Master Wansor.

4. Who is Jaxom's first visitor as he recovers at the cove?
(a) Lessa.
(b) N'ton.
(c) Robinton.
(d) Lytol.

5. What is the name of Piemur's runner beast?
(a) Dumbo.
(b) Blossom.
(c) Dolt.
(d) Stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sebell suggest the dragonriders take land to occupy in Southern?

2. What color are Ruth's eyes when he is stressed?

3. Who is Sebell's fire-lizard?

4. What dragon dies when Caylith rises at Ista?

5. How far is the mountain that can be seen from the cove?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jaxom figure out when D'ram might be?

2. Who brings dragons at the last minute to the rising of Caylith at Ista?

3. Why does N'ton say that Jaxom owes his life to Ruth?

4. How did Menolly get her fire-lizard Poll?

5. What does Robinton hear as he struggles with the pain in his chest?

6. How does Jaxom feel about Sharra?

7. What do Piemur, Jaxom, and Sharra dream about the night they found the fire-lizard clutch?

8. Who comes to the cove on a runner beast?

9. Why is the watchdragon angry when Menolly and Jaxom go to Benden Weyr to tell them they have found D'ram?

10. Why do the dragonriders want land in the South?

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