As the story opens, what does Keevan want more than anything in the world? Why
does he fear he won't get it?
Question 2
2.
Describe how the dragonriders are chosen. Why does Keevan fear he'll be kept
from this Impression?
Question 3
3.
How does the bully Beterli try to ruin Keevan's chances on hatching Day?
Question 4
4.
What happens at the Impression that never happened before? What happens to
Keevan at the Impression, just when he is most unhappy and discouraged?
Question 5
5.
What does shortening Keevan's name to K'van signify?
Question 6
6.
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?
Question 7
7.
Why do you think no dragon has ever chosen Beterli? Why do you think F'lar
called Keevan the bravest dragonboy?
Question 8
8.
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?