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

2. Why is Jaxom so sick that Ruth has to call for help?

3. Where do Jaxom and Ruth spend the night after locating D'ram?

4. How many days has it taken Piemur to travel from Toric's hold to the cove where Jaxom is staying?

5. Who rides Luduth?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the Dawn Sisters?

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

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

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

7. In what ways is Stupid a clever beast?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the problems created by a lack of land in the North and how those problems were solved. Use examples from the novel.

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