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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 do Jaxom and Ruth go to practice using firestone before going to find Corana?

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

3. When did Jaxom impress Ruth?

4. How often does Jaxom hunt with Ruth?

5. How long has the holder who wants a fire-lizard been a holder?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What color does N'ton tell Jaxom that Ruth is?

4. Why is Jaxom having difficulty teaching Ruth to chew firestone?

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

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

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

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

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 mostly Robinton's maneuvering or something else that attributed to everyone on Pern looking to the Benden Weyrleaders for leadership on the Southern Continent. Use examples from the book to support your position.

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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