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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. From where do Menolly and Jaxom begin their trip to the cove on the Southern Continent?

2. What is the first thing that Jaxom is given to drink using a reed?

3. Who brings Jaxom breakfast the day after he locates D'ram?

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

5. How many days was Jaxom sick with a fever?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In what ways is Stupid a clever beast?

5. What do Piemur, Jaxom, and Sharra dream about the night they found the fire-lizard clutch?

6. What does Robinton hear as he struggles with the pain in his chest?

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

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

9. Why is Jaxom worried about Ruth's maturity?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Menolly's relationship with Robinton and her relationship with Sebell. Use examples from the novel.

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