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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 is to be the heir of Nabol?

2. What color are the sails on the ships Piemur sees in Chapter 10?

3. Where does Piemur's new fire lizard like to rest?

4. Where is Sharra originally from?

5. How many turns ago did Lord Meron get his first batch of fire lizards?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of behavior does Stupid exhibit?

2. What does Piemur find trapped under a female runner beast's corpse?

3. Why is feeding a fire lizard hatchling as soon as it hatches important?

4. Why is Menolly so concerned over Piemur's disappearance from Nabol?

5. What does Piemur do when fire lizards find him as he is trying to escape Nabol with his prize?

6. Why does Piemur disguise himself as a drudge once he is in Nabol?

7. How do the people of Nabol react to the news of Deckter being named heir to the city?

8. Why are Menolly and Sebell sent to the Southern Continent?

9. Why does Piemur find himself in awe of the grubs that reside on the large plain that he comes across on the Southern Continent?

10. How does Sebell feel when he figures out that the drudge people are looking for is Piemur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main characters in Dragondrums are all Harpers. Each character has a specific musical skill in which they are talented. Write an essay that explains what music talents Menolly, Sebell, Piemur, and Master Robinton specialize in. Make sure to include details as to why each character excels in a particular area. Use examples from the text to support your rationale.

Essay Topic 2

Medicine in the world of Pern is unlike real life medicine. The fantastical plants that grow native in parts of the fictional world are used to cure lots of different ailments. Write an essay that explores the medical advancements the healers use in Dragondrums. Explain what the different wild plants on Pern can cure. In which situations do the main characters use such techniques to their advantage? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Piemur is so desperate for a fire lizard egg that he steals one from Lord Meron. When his egg hatches, it ends up being the most prized of all fire lizard types, a golden queen. Write an essay that takes a side as to whether or not Piemur was justified in his theft. Explore his motives and ideas and include them in your writing. Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

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