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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. Who else also has the same illness that Jaxom has?

2. How far is the mountain that can be seen from the cove?

3. How is Robinton traveling to the cove?

4. Why isn't Robinton startled by the memories of the fire-lizards at Southern?

5. The first work day to build the cove is spent chopping trees; by midday how many trees are cut?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Stupid eats all the grass in the area, how is more grass obtained for him?

2. Who comes to the cove on a runner beast?

3. Why is Jaxom worried about Ruth's maturity?

4. What does Jaxom remember about his and Ruth's arrival at the cove after they fought Thread?

5. Why is the watchdragon angry when Menolly and Jaxom go to Benden Weyr to tell them they have found D'ram?

6. Why does N'ton say that Jaxom owes his life to Ruth?

7. What are the Dawn Sisters?

8. What does Ruth tell Jaxom when he asks him if he would like to fly Path?

9. Why do the dragonriders want land in the South?

10. What will D'ram need if he is to become Weyrleader at the weyr in Southern?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why there is a conflict between Jaxom and Toric and whether or not it is resolved. Use examples from "The White Dragon."

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the novel, explain how the Oldtimers were both a solution and problem for Pern.

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