COMPREHENSION
What were the great winged dragons were created to do?
Protect the planet from outside attacks.
How does the dragon select a rider at an Impression?
Using telepathic communication.
Why can you infer that Keevan wants to prove himself?
Because he is short and young.
What does the "bronze" dragon represent to the people of Pern?
"The Grand Prize"
How are dragon riders chosen for each dragon?
Dragons select their own riders
What happens to Beterli when he attacks Keevan?
He is not allowed to participate in the Impression.
Keevan's character and his attitude helps readers predict that he will do what?
Be picked by a strong dragon.
Choose whether the following is an external or internal conflict:
Beterli striking Keevan with the shovel
External
Why does Keevan fear that he won't get a dragon?
He is very small.
What special power does Lessa have?
She can hear each dragon's thoughts.
What is the most important difference between Keevan's character and Beterli's character?
Beterli is selfish and mean, while Keevan is fair and good-hearted.
Choose whether the following is an external or internal conflict:
Keevan struggling with his confidence.
Internal
Which dragons are the most impressive and important?
Bronze dragons
Why can Keevan be considered the underdog in the story?
He is the smallest candidate for dragonrider.
Why does Heth choose Keevan as his dragonrider?
Keevan is gentle, kind, and courageous.
What is most likely the theme of "The Smallest Dragonboy?"
A. Money can't buy happiness
B. Loneliness can be destructive.
C. With persistence and determination, a person can do many things.
C. With persistence and determination, a person can do many things.
When does Impression time take place?
When the dragons are hatched.
What is the lesson we can learn from "The Smallest Dragonboy"?
In spite of obstacles, people can realize their dreams.
Of these three things, which did NOT occur in the story:
A. the attempt to get to the Hatching
B. an argument with his father
C. a fight with Beterli
B. an argument with his father
Who wrote "The Smallest Dragonboy"?
A. Rudyard Kipling
B. George Toudouze
C. Anne McCaffrey
C. Anne McCaffrey