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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. How does Ruth know where to find the cove that Robinton wants Jaxom to go to?

2. Which dragon is the oldest queen dragon at Ista?

3. What is the name of Robinton's bronze fire-lizard?

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

5. Where is Ruth injured when he and Jaxom bring back 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. Why doesn't the prospect of being confirmed as Lord Holder please Jaxom in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss why it was important for the identity of the ones who returned Ramoth's egg to remain a secret and why it would have been detrimental for their identities to be revealed. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Robinton believes "There's a way to solve every problem." Discuss how this motto describes Robinton's approach to various problems that are encountered in the novel.

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