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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, At the Gates of Tashbaan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the horses to gallop side-by-side?
(a) They recognize each other as friends.
(b) They are both being chased by a lion.
(c) The road becomes narrower and narrower.
(d) Their riders steer them together.

2. Why did Hwin start talking?
(a) In order to keep Aravis from killing herself.
(b) She was curious about Aravis's brother.
(c) She tried to stick up for Aravis to her father.
(d) She wanted Aravis's help to run away.

3. Aravis sent a letter to her father. Who supposedly wrote it?
(a) Aravis's stepmother
(b) Ahoshta Tarkaan
(c) Her friend, Lasaraleen
(d) A priestess of Zardeenah

4. Why did Shasta laugh at Bree?
(a) Bree made a joke about the Calormene.
(b) Bree's face looked funny when he was scared.
(c) Shasta thought Bree's accent was humorous.
(d) Bree looked funny rolling on his back.

5. What does Bree tell Shasta never to touch?
(a) The reins to his bridle
(b) Bree's tail
(c) The gold in the Tarkaan's bag
(d) The cinch on the saddle

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Aravis's first reaction to her family's plans?

2. How much does Arsheesh ask for Shasta?

3. Who is riding the other horse?

4. How does Shasta feel about traveling with the two strangers?

5. What did the letter say?

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