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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. At the beginning of Chapter 2, how many turns has Robinton been climbing the stairs to the queen's weyr?

2. Why does F'lar come to see Robinton?

3. How often does Jaxom hunt with Ruth?

4. Who is the weyrlingmaster at Fort?

5. Who is G'dened's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do the fire-lizards upset Ruth in Chapter 6?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Ruth tell Jaxom about the holder, Tegger, who requests a fire-lizard in Chapter 4?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robinton believes "There's a way to solve every problem." Discuss how this motto describes Robinton's approach to various problems that are encountered in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, discuss Jaxom's and Lytol's relationship and how it changes throughout the novel.

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