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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 far back does Jaxom have to go to find D'ram?

2. What direction do the dragons face when they come to Ruatha to fight the Thread?

3. How has Ruth been eating while Jaxom has been sick?

4. How many days does it take Master Idarolan to travel from Ista to Cove Hold?

5. Who rides Luduth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Menolly know that there are fire-lizards in the South?

2. Why at the beginning of Chapter 13, does Ruth wonder if Jaxom feels better?

3. What do Piemur, Jaxom, and Sharra dream about the night they found the fire-lizard clutch?

4. Who comes to the cove on a runner beast?

5. What unusual features of the Southern Continent has Piemur seen and experienced?

6. Why do the dragonriders want land in the South?

7. How did Menolly get her fire-lizard Poll?

8. What does Sharra think of the building design for the Master Harper that is to be built in the Southern Cove?

9. Why is the watchdragon angry when Menolly and Jaxom go to Benden Weyr to tell them they have found D'ram?

10. How does Jaxom figure out when D'ram might be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ruth to other dragons on Pern. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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