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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 kind of dragon is never to be taken from the weyr?

2. What covers the great black wall in the Smithcrafthall?

3. Why does T'ron attack F'lar verbally at the meeting?

4. What kind of dragon does Lord Asgenar have?

5. Who is Kylara' s elderly servant?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the eggs begin to hatch what does Kylara tell Meron and his men?

2. What does F'nor think of Brekke's dragon's upcoming mating flight and how does she feel?

3. What does F'lar say they must do in order for Pern to survive?

4. How does F'nor impress a fire lizard?

5. What does Kylara tell Meron about the fire lizards?

6. What does Robinton think about composing a song about dragons. How are dragons and humans matched and what can dragons do that's so special?

7. What does Terry tell F'lar about the old records and what does F'lar suggest?

8. How does T'ron steer the meeting and what is finally settled?

9. What does Brekke think about women and fighting dragons?

10. What are two fundamental rules concerning dragons that bear on the situation with F'nor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

F'nor and Canth jump to the Red star. They burst out into screaming agony as burning tornadic winds wrench, slam, and tumble them.

1. Why do you think F'nor went to the Red star? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. If you had been F'nor what would you have done?

3. Do you think F'nor is a hero or just plain dumb? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

F'lar wants to encourage open mating flights by exchanging dragons to strengthen the breed and by rotating wings. D'ram cautions against excessive innovation.

1. Why do you think D'ram is wary of too many changes?

2. Do you agree with F'lar about the changes he wants to implement? Why or why not?

3. How do you think leaders in a society should introduce change? What are some of the changes introduced in America the past few years?

Essay Topic 3

S'goral is angry that Brekke has lost her dragon because of Kylara and demands Kylara be punished beyond losing Prideth.

1. Do you agree or disagree with S'goral? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. When someone causes a death through an accident or carelessness do you think that person should be punished? Why or why not?

3. If a parent is on the phone not paying close attention to an infant who falls in a swimming pool and drowns, do you believe the death of the infant is sufficient punishment or should more be enacted? Why or why not?

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