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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16, The Black Crochan, and The River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Taran ask to borrow from Orddu?
(a) Hammers and iron bars.
(b) Hammers and some magic herbs.
(c) Hammers and a saw.
(d) Hammers and a torch.

2. Where is the wound that's bleeding on Ellidyr's body?
(a) His forehead.
(b) His left side.
(c) His left leg.
(d) His elbow.

3. What is the idea Taran comes up with to make the cauldron easier to carry once they are in the woods?
(a) They carve wheels to make a crude cart.
(b) They build a sling with vines and branches.
(c) They break it into pieces.
(d) They roll it.

4. What is the bird Taran sees that he is certain means they are going toward Morva?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A crow.
(c) A hawk.
(d) A marsh bird.

5. What does Eilonwy say Adaon's brooch has provided Taran?
(a) Super hearing.
(b) Super sight.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) The ability to see the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the injury Fflewddur suffers when he falls near the edge of the river?

2. What does Fflewddur tell Taran to do as he and Doli lead the Huntsmen away?

3. What kind of weapon does Gurgi have when he emerges from the bushes?

4. Why does Taran say he doesn't dare lead them through the marshes toward Caer Dallben?

5. What happens soon after Taran insists the group leave the shelter on the side of the mountain?

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