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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dyrnwyn?
(a) A horse.
(b) A farming implement.
(c) A sword.
(d) A pig.

2. Where is the cauldron?
(a) In the underworld.
(b) In the Hall of Warriors.
(c) Under the Dark Gate.
(d) In Arawn's workshop.

3. What does Taran say to Ellidyr when they stop to rest the first time?
(a) He asks Ellidyr for water.
(b) He offers Ellidyr a bandage for his wound.
(c) He says Ellidyr should be more careful.
(d) He thanks Ellidyr for saving his life.

4. What does Fflewddur have strapped to his back as the group prepares for the upcoming attack?
(a) An extra sword.
(b) His harp.
(c) His bow and arrows.
(d) A shield.

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

6. What happens to the remaining men when one member of the Huntsmen of Annuvin is killed?
(a) They become angry.
(b) They become more powerful.
(c) They run away.
(d) They can't be killed.

7. What is the name of Smoit's kingdom?
(a) Smoitville.
(b) Layvor de Smoit.
(c) Caer Dathyl
(d) Cantrev Cadiffor.

8. What is Fflewddur doing when Taran finds him?
(a) Cooling his feet in a stream.
(b) Walking.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Sitting in a tree.

9. What does Gwystyl say his magic powder will do to help Taran and the group?
(a) Create a diversion.
(b) Make them invisible.
(c) Hide their tracks.
(d) Create explosions.

10. What happens to the first arrows fired by Taran, Eilonwy, and Gurgi?
(a) They strike two Huntsmen and Doli.
(b) They strike the same Huntsman.
(c) They Strike three Huntsmen.
(d) The wind causes them to fly off course.

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

12. What does Gwydion say he plans to seize from Arawn?
(a) His army.
(b) His sword.
(c) His cauldron.
(d) His kingdom.

13. What does Gwystyl say when Doli says he can't imagine why Gwystyl is the keeper of the post?
(a) That he was much better at his job yesterday.
(b) That he can't understand it either.
(c) That he's not really the keeper.
(d) That he's actually quite capable.

14. What is Taran's task as the story opens?
(a) Picking apples.
(b) Feeding the chickens.
(c) Washing dishes.
(d) Washing the pig.

15. What does Eilonwy bring to Adaon just before he dies?
(a) His brooch.
(b) Water for the herbs.
(c) A flower.
(d) A blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gwystyl use to fan himself?

2. What is Hen Wen?

3. Where is Taran when a cheerful voice asks if he'd like to be turned into a toad?

4. How many Huntsmen does Doli say are camped nearby?

5. What does Fflewddur think his role in the battle should be?

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