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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. When did Jaxom impress Ruth?

2. What do the fire-lizards remember after Ramoth's egg is returned?

3. How many of the weyrlings at Fort are near Jaxom's age?

4. Who goes with Jaxom to the cove that Robinton wants Jaxom to travel to?

5. Dorse born how many days before before Jaxom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are those on the Southern Continent protected from Thread?

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

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

5. Why does Menolly request that Jaxom and Ruth take her to the hatching?

6. What happens every time Jaxom goes somewhere with Ruth?

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

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

9. Why doesn't the prospect of being confirmed as Lord Holder please Jaxom in Chapter 4?

10. What is decided to help Jaxom not feel so isolated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Northern and Southern Continents and the people who live there. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why it was so important that the dragonriders not seek vengeance for the theft of Ramoth's egg. What would the repercussions have been if they had tried to seek vengeance?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the relationship between dragon and rider and how this bond affects their lives. Use examples from the book.

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