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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. What punishment does Clell and the others get for hurting Piemur?

2. Which of the following people does not mind the smell of Lord Meron's chambers?

3. What does Piemur worry about after landing in Nabol in Chapter 6?

4. Who is to be the heir of Nabol?

5. Who is the old man that visits Piemur at the beginning of Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Piemur fight wherries in Chapter 8?

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

4. List five of the food items Piemur eats to survive while he is living in the wilderness of the Southern Continent.

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

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

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

8. Why do Lord Meron's quarters smell disgusting to Menolly and the others?

9. What is Piemur's physical condition like when he arrives on the Southern Continent?

10. What is Sebell's opinion of Lord Meron and his illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Piemur often uses cunning and manipulation to get what he wants. When he desires bubbly pies he finds a way to get them. When he wants people to do something, he uses his considerable intelligence and cunning to manipulate them into doing what he wants. Write an essay that explores Piemur's usage of manipulation. Decide whether or not what he does is morally right or wrong. Use specific examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Harpers are respected by most of the people who live on Pern. Their skills are often requested for events at a Lord's Hold or a Weyr. Write an essay that explains why Harpers are valued. Include examples of times in the story when Piemur, Menolly, Sebell, or Master Robinton are required to perform at a specific function. Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Men and women play different roles in the world of Pern. Very few women hold positions of power or prestige. Write an essay that explains why this is the case. In which instances do women hold power? What kind of training do they have to overcome to be able to compete with their male counterparts? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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