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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. How many days was Jaxom sick with a fever?

2. Which of Menolly's fire-lizards accompanies Jaxom when he goes to find D'ram?

3. Where does Jaxom ask Ruth to take him after talking with Robinton about finding D'ram?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Jaxom figure out when D'ram might be?

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

5. What unusual features of the Southern Continent has Piemur seen and experienced?

6. What are the Dawn Sisters?

7. How did Menolly get her fire-lizard Poll?

8. In what ways is Stupid a clever beast?

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

10. Why is Mirrim touchy when she and Menolly bring Jaxom breakfast the day after he locates D'ram?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of foreshadowing in the novel and how it helps readers predict future events. Use examples from "The White Dragon."

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the relationship between dragon and rider and how this bond affects their lives. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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

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