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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. Where are Lytol and Jaxom planting a new seed?

2. What mountains are in Northeast Ruatha?

3. What is the name of N'ton's dragon?

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

5. What is the name of N'ton's fire lizard?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How was Ramoth's egg stolen?

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

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 Menolly's relationship with Robinton and her relationship with Sebell. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

There is a weyr axiom that says "a dragon is not better than his rider." Using examples from the novel to support your position, argue whether the rider does or does not make the dragon.

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