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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 bronzes does Robinton count circling the killing ground at Ista?

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

3. Who should have gotten Menolly's fire-lizard Poll?

4. Who copied every single Traditional song and ballad and bound them in blue wherhide for the Harper at Cove Hold?

5. Who rides Luduth?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who brings dragons at the last minute to the rising of Caylith at Ista?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using examples from the book, discuss Jaxom's and Lytol's relationship and how it changes throughout the novel.

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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