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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 color fire-lizard does Brand have?

2. Who asks Jaxom for a fire-lizard when he and Ruth go to hunt?

3. What color are Ruth's eyes when she is hungry?

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

5. Where does Ruth find a spot to lie down during the hatching?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What color does N'ton tell Jaxom that Ruth is?

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

4. What is decided will be done to keep fire-lizards under control at Benden?

5. 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?

6. What types of foods were served after Wansor's lecture in Chapter 3?

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

8. Why does F'lar come to see Robinton after Fanna's death?

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

10. Why did D'ram call a meeting after the hatching at Benden Weyr?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the author's use of foreshadowing in the novel and how it helps readers predict future events. Use examples from "The White Dragon."

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of the novel Jaxom is unsure of his relationship with Lytol. Argue whether Lytol always has had a deep affection for Jaxom or whether events in the novel caused their relationship to deepen. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.

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