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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the Free Commots does Taran think feels like home?
(a) Merry's Commot.
(b) Merlin's Commot.
(c) Commot Merin.
(d) Commot Merclin.

2. What happens the first time Taran uses his new sword?
(a) It is stolen.
(b) It shatters.
(c) It cuts him.
(d) It is admired and sold.

3. What does Dorath do to ensure his involvement in Taran's quest?
(a) Promises that he has no fear of danger.
(b) Makes Taran look him in the eye to avoid lying.
(c) Meets Taran at the horses as he tries to sneak away.
(d) Steals Taran's map to see the truth.

4. What is Dorath's occupation?
(a) Artist.
(b) Sword for hire.
(c) Bandit.
(d) Farmer.

5. What is the shepherd's most prized possession?
(a) His sheep.
(b) His son.
(c) His land.
(d) His enchanted sword.

6. What does Taran's master in the third of the Free Commots have Taran do to clear his head?
(a) Meditate.
(b) Close his eyes and work without thinking.
(c) Take a few days off.
(d) Do a delivery.

7. What do the travelers find at the rocky area after leaving Dorath's camp?
(a) A lamb.
(b) A rucksack of food.
(c) Water.
(d) A sword.

8. What news does an urgent Gurgi bring Taran one day at the end of the summer?
(a) Craddoc is not his father.
(b) Craddoc is injured.
(c) The princess has written to him.
(d) Dallben is coming.

9. Who is the fourth of the Free Commots in danger of?
(a) The 3 witches.
(b) Lord Goryon.
(c) Lord Gast.
(d) Dorath.

10. What does Dorath tell Taran he wants before he will let Taran go?
(a) A share of the treasure.
(b) Payment for the food he ate.
(c) News of his homeland.
(d) A written promise of fidelity.

11. What does Taran find when he reaches the fourth of the Free Commots?
(a) They need a new leader.
(b) They are the happiest people he has ever seen.
(c) They are starving.
(d) The city is preparing for attack.

12. Who owns what the travelers find at the rocky area after leaving Dorath's camp?
(a) The farmer.
(b) King Smoit.
(c) Dorath.
(d) A crippleled man.

13. What does Taran do to try and avoid having Dorath and his men join the quest?
(a) Tell him of all the danger they will meet.
(b) Sneak away in the night.
(c) Talk down about the treasure.
(d) Lie to him about his destination.

14. Who does Taran befriend in the fourth of the Free Commots?
(a) An injured young man.
(b) A beautiful woman.
(c) A spry little dwarf.
(d) An old weaver.

15. What is so frustrating to Taran about the job he takes in the third of the Free Commots.
(a) He feels this has no value to men.
(b) It is too hard for him.
(c) He cannot make things as beautiful as his master.
(d) He hates getting so dirty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Taran from helping the shepherd get up from the rocky ledge one day?

2. Why does Gurgi opt to stay with Taran and the shepherd?

3. Why does Dorath offer to help Taran complete his quest?

4. How does Taran try to get help for the shepherd before he dies?

5. Who does Taran send to speak with Dallben while he stays with the shepherd?

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