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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 flew Caylith when she rose to mate?

2. Who is Sebell's fire-lizard?

3. Who is the head cook at Ruatha?

4. Why was Piemur sent to survey Pern rather than staying in the Harper hall?

5. How much thread does F'nor say that Ruth is able to catch compared to the other dragons?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Jaxom feel about Sharra?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast dragons and fire-lizards. Use examples from the novel.

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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