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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 are Lord Lytol's former occupations?

2. Who is G'dened's father?

3. How many fire-lizards does Menolly have?

4. Who is at the holding when Jaxom and Ruth return to bring more of the new seed?

5. What type of seed does Lytol wish to try this planting season?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mnementh tell Ramoth when she won't let any of the candidates impress?

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

3. Why does F'lar come to see Robinton after Fanna's death?

4. Why does Jaxom have to be careful to gradually strengthen Ruth's wing muscles?

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

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

7. At the end of Chapter 5, what does Jaxom decide about how and where to teach Ruth to chew firestone?

8. What types of foods were served after Wansor's lecture in Chapter 3?

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

10. How do Jaxom and Ruth feel physically when the egg is returned?

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

Compare and contrast Ruth to other dragons on Pern. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Argue whether it was or was not necessary for F'lar to kill T'kul at Ista. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.

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