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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 worries over Piemur's sudden disappearance while in Nabol?

2. What does Sebell think when he hears of the theft of the queen egg in Nabol?

3. What does Piemur use for fishing line?

4. What color are most of the fire lizard eggs Nabol has been trading?

5. What does Master Oldive and the others refuse to give Lord Meron until he names his successor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Sebell sees in the courtyard of Nabol.

2. Why does Piemur fight wherries in Chapter 8?

3. Why does Piemur put fish oil on his skin?

4. What is different about the plants on the Southern Continent as opposed to the rest of Pern?

5. What does Piemur do when he sees the six fire lizard egg pots in Lord Meron's room?

6. What type of behavior does Stupid exhibit?

7. Describe what the ships Piemur sees in Chapter 10 look like.

8. Why does Master Robinton not hold Menolly to blame for Piemur's bad behavior in Nabol?

9. Describe Deckter's personality and life according to Sebell.

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Love is an element that runs strongly through the veins ofDragondrums. Many different characters share strong loving friendships and relationships throughout the story. Write an essay that explains why love is important in Dragondrums. Explore the different types of love the characters experience. Explain why the story would not be the same without love. Use examples from the book to support your writing.

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