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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaw bring Taran as he is being led by the sick and enchanted frog?

2. How does the farmer feel about the final punishment given to Goryon and Gast for their dispute?

3. What is the occupation of the man in Cantrevs who loses his son?

4. What do the travelers decide to do when the person sent to find the correct entrance into the evil compound of robbers does not return?

5. What does Taran say is his top priority after all the trouble he faces in Cantrevs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Taran notice about the men riding his horse when he finds where his stolen horse is?

2. What happens to King Smoit just as they are about to reach the scene of the dispute between Goryon and Gast?

3. What does the king ask of Taran after the dispute is settled, and what was Taran's response?

4. What happens to Taran and Gurgi when they first enter the Valley Cantrevs?

5. What does the polished bone turn out to be?

6. What is the final punishment given to Lord Goryon and Lord Gast for their unlawful dispute?

7. How does Taran prove to Lord Goryon that the horse is his?

8. What happens after Taran escapes from his ropes when he is in Morda's compound?

9. Where is the first place that Taran goes when he leaves on his mission and why?

10. What is the first obstacle Taran meets in trying to get to Morda, and how does he try to defeat it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity is a major theme in this play as many different life-styles and creatures are involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author feels it is so important?

Essay Topic 3

Honor is something that many of the main characters are striving for in this book. Who is most affected by this pursuit, and how does it change the course of the plot?

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