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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. What was Jaxom's mother's name?
2. Who is Jaxom to take to the hatching of the rest of Ramoth's eggs?
3. Who goes with Jaxom to the cove that Robinton wants Jaxom to travel to?
4. Who rides the oldest queen dragon at Ista?
5. Why does Jaxom tell a drudge that he needs medicine when he comes back to Ruatha after returning Ramoth's egg?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ruth tell Jaxom about the holder, Tegger, who requests a fire-lizard in Chapter 4?
2. In Chapter 7, what does Robinton say they have discovered in the South?
3. Why is Jaxom having difficulty teaching Ruth to chew firestone?
4. What does Mnementh tell Ramoth when she won't let any of the candidates impress?
5. What would Toric like to receive from the North?
6. 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?
7. At the end of Chapter 5, what does Jaxom decide about how and where to teach Ruth to chew firestone?
8. Why do the fire-lizards upset Ruth in Chapter 6?
9. How was Ramoth's egg stolen?
10. Why does F'lar come to see Robinton after Fanna's death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"The White Dragon" could be considered either a fantasy novel or a science fiction novel. Using examples from the novel, argue whether "The White Dragon" is fantasy or science fiction.
Essay Topic 2
At the beginning of the novel Jaxom is unsure of his relationship with Lytol. Argue whether Lytol always has had a deep affection for Jaxom or whether events in the novel caused their relationship to deepen. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the Northern and Southern Continents and the people who live there. Use examples from the novel.
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