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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. Where is the enchanted frog trying to lead Taran when he becomes ill?

2. Who goes with Taran on his mission?

3. What do the people Taran visits first on his quest want in return?

4. What does Taran ask of the first king he meets on his quest?

5. What does Taran ask his master for permission to do at the beginning of this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Doli sitting in the bushes the way he is when Llylan found him?

2. What is stolen from the Fair Folk, and why is this so important?

3. What does Taran suggest King Smoit do instead of his usual punishment to Goryon and Gast, and why?

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

5. Why does Taran want to find out the truth of his parentage so badly?

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

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

8. What does Gurgi find in a hollow tree after meeting with Kaw?

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

10. Where do Taran and Gurgi get help when they find trouble in the Valley Cantrevs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Which character do you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Lord Goryon and Lord Gast are two very similar people, and yet they have some very notable and important differences. Using the text to cite some support, write a compare/contrast essay about these two characters.

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