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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 are F'nor and Canth looking for a candidate?

2. What is the name of Brekke's queen?

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

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

5. Why is F'lar hung over at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Kylara and Prideth feel about T'bor?

2. How does Kylara impress a queen fire lizard?

3. Where is F'lar going at the beginning of Chapter 2, and why? Why does he have to travel so far?

4. Why is F'nor and Canth sleepy?

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

6. What are the types of communication devices discussed to warn of erratic thread fall?

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

8. 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?

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

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

Jaxom, the 12-year-old Lord of Ruatha, is overwhelmed by all he must know, do, and understand to please Lytol, his Warder. Jaxom often hides just to think. Jaxom has never seen his parents and knows that Lessa is the last of the Ruathan blood. He does not understand these things but knows he must.

1. Do you think too much is expected of Jaxom, considering his age? Why or why not?

2. How would you feel if you were Jaxom? What would you do to make your life better?

3. Based on your exposure to Jaxom thus far do you think he will make a good Lord Holder? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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