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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 does Taran end up after he leaves the enchantresses?

2. What do Goryon and Gast end up going to battle over?

3. Where does the robber get what was hanging around his neck that Taran recognizes?

4. Where does this book take place?

5. How does the man who helps Taran in Cantrevs lose his son?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What feast is laid out for Taran when he meets Lord Gast, and why is this so ironic?

4. How does Taran stall Morda when he wants to turn Taran into an animal?

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

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

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

8. What does Kaw do when he sees Taran traveling with his friends?

9. What favor does Taran ask of the King when the disputing lords are seen, and why does King Smoit grant this favor?

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

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

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

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

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