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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 Ruth know where to find the cove that Robinton wants Jaxom to go to?

2. Who called a meeting after the hatching at Benden Weyr?

3. What do the fire-lizards remember after Ramoth's egg is returned?

4. What color are Menolly's eyes?

5. What does N'ton bring when he meets Jaxom and Ruth at Telgar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Menolly request that Jaxom and Ruth take her to the hatching?

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

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

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

5. How was Ramoth's egg stolen?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss why there is a conflict between Jaxom and Toric and whether or not it is resolved. Use examples from "The White Dragon."

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