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

3. What is used to ease the pain of Thread score?

4. Why are dragons not needed on the Southern Continent?

5. Who goes with Lytol and Jaxom to take a new seed to a holder?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What problems did Jaxom cause when he impressed Ruth?

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

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

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

9. Why does Menolly request that Jaxom and Ruth take her to the hatching?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Jaxom comes of age in "The White Dragon." Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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