As the story opens, what does Keevan want more than anything in the world? Why does he fear he won't get it?
Describe how the dragonriders are chosen. Why does Keevan fear he'll be kept from this Impression?
How does the bully Beterli try to ruin Keevan's chances on hatching Day?
What happens at the Impression that never happened before? What happens to Keevan at the Impression, just when he is most unhappy and discouraged?
What does shortening Keevan's name to K'van signify?
What was Keevan's quest at this stage in his life (or through this story)? What larger quest will he embark on when he is a dragonrider?
Why do you think no dragon has ever chosen Beterli? Why do you think F'lar called Keevan the bravest dragonboy?
Pretend you live on Pern and are a candidate for Impression. Which color dragon would you like to Impress? What would be your dragon's name? What would your Pern dragonrider name be?