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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. Why is Jaxom so sick that Ruth has to call for help?

2. Why isn't Robinton startled by the memories of the fire-lizards at Southern?

3. Who is the head cook at Ruatha?

4. What color are Sharra's eyes?

5. Who is Jaxom's first visitor as he recovers at the cove?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Mirrim touchy when she and Menolly bring Jaxom breakfast the day after he locates D'ram?

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

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

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

6. Why does N'ton say that Jaxom owes his life to Ruth?

7. What other types of camps are being built on the Southern Continent?

8. Why does Lord Groghe invite Sebell and N'ton to speak with him?

9. What does Robinton hear as he struggles with the pain in his chest?

10. What does Ruth tell Jaxom when he asks him if he would like to fly Path?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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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