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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. How does Jaxom know that F'lar and Robinton are coming to Ruatha?

2. How much bigger is Mnementh than Oldtimer bronze dragons?

3. To whom is Brand dispensing discipline when Jaxom goes to his office in Chapter 4?

4. Who will Lytol ask to take Jaxom to weyrling training?

5. Who rides the oldest queen dragon at Ista?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens every time Jaxom goes somewhere with Ruth?

2. What would Toric like to receive from the North?

3. Why doesn't the prospect of being confirmed as Lord Holder please Jaxom in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

7. What does Mnementh tell Ramoth when she won't let any of the candidates impress?

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

9. At the end of Chapter 5, what does Jaxom decide about how and where to teach Ruth to chew firestone?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The White Dragon" could be considered either a fantasy novel or a science fiction novel. Using examples from the novel, argue whether "The White Dragon" is fantasy or science fiction.

Essay Topic 2

When Jaxom stands up for himself one morning at breakfast, he is given some of the authority that he will have as a Lord Holder. Explain how the authority that Jaxom is given solves some problems and creates others in his life.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Jaxom comes of age in "The White Dragon." Use examples from the book.

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