The Smallest Dragonboy Story! Trivia Quiz

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    Who is the protagonist?

    • Keevan/K'van
    • Beterli
    • K'last
    • Lessa
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Explore 'The Smallest Dragonboy' with this trivia quiz! Dive into the motives behind bioengineering dragons on Pern, identify key characters, and understand the story's conflicts. A great way to assess comprehension and engage with the narrative elements of the Pern series.

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  • 2. 

    What did the candidates get to do with the eggs before the hatching?

    • Smell them

    • Chant magical spells to them

    • Rub powder on the eggs

    • Touch them

    Correct Answer
    A. Touch them
    Explanation
    Candidates were allowed to touch the eggs before hatching. This suggests that they were given the opportunity to physically interact with the eggs, possibly to feel their texture, weight, or temperature. Touching the eggs could also have been a way for the candidates to assess their condition, such as checking for any cracks or abnormalities. This action implies that the candidates were involved in a hands-on activity related to the eggs, which may have been part of a larger process or experiment.

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  • 3. 

    Who is the antagonist in the story?

    • The Thread

    • The dragons

    • Beterli

    • K'last

    Correct Answer
    A. Beterli
    Explanation
    Beterli is the antagonist in the story because he is the main source of conflict and opposition for the protagonist. He is portrayed as a negative character who creates obstacles and tries to hinder the protagonist's progress. Beterli's actions and intentions go against the protagonist's goals and desires, making him the primary antagonist in the story.

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  • 4. 

    What was the dragon's name?

    • Heath

    • Heth

    • Health

    • Heat

    Correct Answer
    A. Heth
  • 5. 

    Why did the colonist on the planet of Pern bioengineer a race of great winged dragons?

    • To help their planet life survive bad weather.

    • To protect their planet from the dangerous Red Star, which rains deadly threadlike plant spores on the planet.

    • To protect their planet from the Red Rain that devours every living thing in sight.

    • To protect their planet from firestone dragons that burn their people.

    Correct Answer
    A. To protect their planet from the dangerous Red Star, which rains deadly threadlike plant spores on the planet.
    Explanation
    The colonists on the planet of Pern bioengineered a race of great winged dragons to protect their planet from the dangerous Red Star, which rains deadly threadlike plant spores on the planet. This answer suggests that the dragons were created as a defense mechanism against the harmful spores, indicating that they have the ability to combat and neutralize the threat posed by the Red Star.

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  • 6. 

    What did F'lar say to Keevan/K'van after his dragon impressed him?

    • "You maybe the smallest dragonrider ever, young K'van, but you're one of the bravest!"

    • "You maybe the evilest dragonrider ever, old K'van, but you're one of the wimpest."

    • "You mabe the smallest dragonrider since like forever, K'van, but you're like one of the coolest."

    • "You maybe the smallest dragonrider, K'van, but you're the most coragous."

    Correct Answer
    A. "You maybe the smallest dragonrider ever, young K'van, but you're one of the bravest!"
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "You maybe the smallest dragonrider ever, young K'van, but you're one of the bravest!" This answer is correct because it accurately reflects F'lar's statement to Keevan/K'van after his dragon impressed him. F'lar acknowledges K'van's small size but praises his bravery, emphasizing that size does not determine one's courage.

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    What two body parts of Keevan broke during the fight with Beterli?

    • Collar bone and arm

    • Skull and rib cage

    • Skull and leg

    • Leg and nose

    Correct Answer
    A. Skull and leg
    Explanation
    During the fight with Beterli, Keevan broke his skull and leg. This suggests that he sustained significant injuries to both his head and lower body. Breaking the skull indicates a severe blow to the head, which could have caused trauma to the brain. Breaking the leg suggests that Keevan may have suffered a fracture or severe damage to his lower limb, impacting his mobility and ability to fight. These injuries would have likely had a significant impact on Keevan's overall physical condition and ability to continue the fight.

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  • 8. 

    What did Keevan have to wear to the Hatching Ground?

    • A white robe

    • Jeans and T-shirt

    • A blue robe

    • A white gown

    Correct Answer
    A. A white robe
    Explanation
    Keevan had to wear a white robe to the Hatching Ground.

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  • 9. 

    What kind of conflicts are in this story?

    • Man vs Man

    • Man vs. Himself

    • Man vs. Nature

    • A and B

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B
    Explanation
    The story contains conflicts between man and man, as well as man and himself. This suggests that there are both external conflicts between characters, and internal conflicts within the main character.

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  • 10. 

    What kind of dragon was in the "soft greenish blue tinged shell with a faint creamy swirl design"?

    • Bronze

    • Brown

    • Blue

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Green
    Explanation
    The given description of the dragon's shell as "soft greenish blue tinged shell with a faint creamy swirl design" suggests that the dragon is of the green kind.

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