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

2. Why does Mardra use a flame thrower instead of brimstone?

3. Who does Fandarel suggest talking to about fire lizards?

4. What was Lord Asgenar most concerned about with the Thread fall on his hold?

5. Who is reported as being badly hurt in the Thread fall in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Lord Groghe having his people do and why? What is he ignoring by doing this but what obligation does he fulfill?

3. What does Ramoth hear at the beginning of Chapter 3 and what does she do?

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

5. How does Kylara feel when she finds a fire lizard nest and what does she plan to do with them? Why?

6. What does F'lar find when he visits the Smithcrafthall?

7. How does Kylara react to people in the Southern Wyre impressing fire lizards?

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

9. What do the adults who find Jaxom and Felessan find and see when they go in the room where the boys are found?

10. What are some of the changes F'lar has implemented about dragons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

N'ton talks of his faith in the order of the universe and believes there are gaps in the knowledge handed down.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you see any order in life in modern America, either in human populations or in nature? Why or why not?

3. Do you think our scientist understand all the "laws" of the universe? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

They must bring the Oldtimers forward and not get bogged down in small issues. They must reconcile old and new and use the current crisis to their advantage.

1. This statement seems to be saying that Pern cannot survive unless they set aside differences and work together. Do you think this is a true statement? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. How do you think this type of sentiment might apply to America today? Use examples from current news to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 2 shows F'lar in the council of weyrleaders, most of whom are stodgy old men, set in their ways.

1. What do you think is meant by the phrase "set in their ways?" Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Describe someone you know or have heard of who is "set in his/her ways." How does this person remind you of the Oldtimers in this book?

3. What do you think older people can do to remain flexible and not set in a rut? Use examples from your life and/or the book to support your answer.

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