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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. To whom is Brand dispensing discipline when Jaxom goes to his office in Chapter 4?

2. How many fire-lizards does Menolly have?

3. What was Jaxom's mother's name?

4. Who called a meeting after the hatching at Benden Weyr?

5. What is Dorse's mother's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would Toric like to receive from the North?

2. How will supplies be delivered to Southern Hold without the Oldtimers finding out?

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

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

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

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

7. Why do F'lar and Robinton go to Ruatha after Fanna's death?

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

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

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

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

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

When Jaxom stands up for himself one morning at breakfast, he is given some of the authority that he will have as a Lord Holder. Explain how the authority that Jaxom is given solves some problems and creates others in his life.

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