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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 is Jaxom's first visitor as he recovers at the cove?

2. How long has it been since Toric began trading North with fine samples of iron ore, copper, and tin?

3. How long has it taken to complete the surveys for the maps that Sebell shows F'lar and Lessa in Chapter 16?

4. Why does D'ram have to leave the cove quickly at the end of Chapter 13?

5. How long does Jaxom have to keep his eyes closed after being so sick?

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. What other types of camps are being built on the Southern Continent?

4. How does Menolly know that there are fire-lizards in the South?

5. What are the Dawn Sisters?

6. What does Sharra think of the building design for the Master Harper that is to be built in the Southern Cove?

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

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

9. Why at the beginning of Chapter 13, does Ruth wonder if Jaxom feels better?

10. Why does Lord Groghe invite Sebell and N'ton to speak with him?

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

Robinton believes "There's a way to solve every problem." Discuss how this motto describes Robinton's approach to various problems that are encountered in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Northern and Southern Continents and the people who live there. Use examples from the novel.

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