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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nicat want fire-lizards?
(a) To kill tunnel snakes and locate gas pockets.
(b) For his wife.
(c) For companionship.
(d) To carry messages.

2. When Robinton is at Ruatha, how does he request that copies of maps be brought to Ruatha?
(a) Jaxom and Ruth go to get them.
(b) They use Fandarel's little wire.
(c) F'lar and Mnementh go to get them.
(d) Zair takes a message to Menolly.

3. Who is the weyrlingmaster at Fort?
(a) F'rad.
(b) N'tol.
(c) K'nebel.
(d) D'clan.

4. Why are dragons not needed on the Southern Continent?
(a) The continent is protected by grubs.
(b) Spinners protect the continent from Thread.
(c) Thread does not fall there.
(d) The fire-lizards take care of Thread.

5. Where was the oldest queen dragon at Ista born?
(a) At Ista.
(b) At Benden.
(c) At Fort.
(d) In the Oldtime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of seed does Lytol wish to try this planting season?

2. What is the name of N'ton's fire lizard?

3. What relationship is there between Jaxom and Dorse?

4. When did Jaxom impress Ruth?

5. Who was Jaxom's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jaxom having difficulty teaching Ruth to chew firestone?

2. How will supplies be delivered to Southern Hold without the Oldtimers finding out?

3. How do Jaxom and Ruth feel physically when the egg is returned?

4. Why did Jaxom become angry during breakfast with Dorse?

5. How are those on the Southern Continent protected from Thread?

6. Why do F'lar and Robinton go to Ruatha after Fanna's death?

7. What are some things that Robinton has observed about fire-lizards that makes him believe that they can assist in the search for D'ram?

8. What problems did Jaxom cause when he impressed Ruth?

9. What was going on when Jaxom and Finder on Ruth arrive above the Harpercrafthall in Chapter 5?

10. Why does Jaxom have to be careful to gradually strengthen Ruth's wing muscles?

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