G7&8 S2 Reading

Why was Keevan almost ineligible for this

hatching?

• he was only old enough by one day

• he’d barely passed the strength test

• he was almost too sick for almost one month

• the Weyrleader did not like his attitude

Who broke Keevan’s skull and leg?

• K’last

• L’vel

• Beterli

• Mende

Why did the bronze hatchling try to leave the Hatching Ground without making an Impression?

• It was hungry.

• It was looking for Keevan.

• Beterli was not at the hatching.

• It wanted to live alone without a dragonrider.

Why was Keevan worried after listening to the dragonriders talking at dinner?

• He was worried that no dragon would ever choose him.

• He was worried that he would not be allowed to participate in the Impression.

• He was worried that he would never be as accepted as his father.

• He was worried that he would be passed up in his first Impression.

How are dragonriders matched with hatchlings?

• The Weyrleader makes the matches.

• The dragonriders choose, in order from oldest to youngest.

• They are matched randomly.

• The hatchlings choose their riders.

What is the main internal conflict in ”The Smallest Dragonboy”?

• Keevan is afraid of going to war.

• Keevan and Beterli have a physical altercation.

• Keevan is smaller than the other candidates.

• Keevan fears that he may not be chosen by a dragon at the Impression.

Which of the following statements is a theme of “The Smallest Dragonboy”?

• Everyone can be successful in his own way.

• Small and mighty is always better than big and powerful.

• Courage, persistence, and determination can help you reach your goals.

• Do not worry about other people’s problems.

Which character traits best describe Keevan?

• weak and whiny

• intense and ruthless

• fast and small

• determined and persistent

Which character in the story is a dynamic character?

• Keevan

• Beterli

• Mende

• K’last

Which sentence below describes a man vs. society conflict?

• Beterli is disqualified from the Impression.

• Keevan fears he will not be able to participate in the Impression.

• Pern is threatened by the dangerous red star.

• Keevan is smaller than the other candidates.