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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eilonwy suggest a particular spot of the river as a place to cross?
(a) The riverbank is less steep.
(b) It seems deeper.
(c) It seems shallower.
(d) It seems narrower.

2. What does Orddu offer to do to help Taran and the others get back to Dallben faster?
(a) Give them a map with a shortcut.
(b) Send them with magic.
(c) Take them by boat.
(d) Turn them into birds.

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

4. In the opening of Chapter Sixteen, why does Taran say they must keep to the forest?
(a) For cover from the snow storm that's soon to arrive.
(b) It's the shortest way.
(c) For a source of food.
(d) For cover to hide from the gwythaints.

5. What role does Morgant play in binding Taran and his friends?
(a) He gives the order, then watches.
(b) He ties up Gorgi and gags Fflewddur.
(c) He gags Eilonwy and ties up Taran.
(d) He ties up Eilonwy.

6. Why does Fflewddur say Taran should go to sleep immediately?
(a) To recover his courage.
(b) To dream of something that will help them.
(c) To get some rest so he can stand watch later.
(d) To make the enchantresses worry.

7. What is the weapon Ellidyr uses against Taran as Chapter Seventeen comes to a close?
(a) A sword.
(b) A bow and arrow.
(c) A rock.
(d) A stick.

8. Who says they should give Ellidyr the food he asks for?
(a) Taran.
(b) Eilonwy.
(c) Gurgi.
(d) Fflewddur.

9. Why does the enchantress say Taran and the others don't have to worry about being stepped on after they are turned into toads?
(a) She says she's too squeamish.
(b) She says she doesn't believe in killing.
(c) She says she will keep them as pets.
(d) She says she's afrait of Taran.

10. Who kills Morgant?
(a) Ellidyr.
(b) Doli.
(c) Smoit.
(d) Taran.

11. Who is leading Morgant's warriors when they encounter Taran's group in the meadow?
(a) Morgant.
(b) Dallben.
(c) Ellidyr.
(d) Doli.

12. Why does the enchantress say she's going to turn Taran and the others into toads?
(a) She doesn't say why.
(b) She is mean.
(c) She needs to practice her toad spell.
(d) She can't have people poking and prying into her home.

13. What does Orddu first suggest Taran might trade for the cauldron?
(a) His most precious memory.
(b) The North Wind in a bag.
(c) The Book of Three.
(d) His horse.

14. Why does Orddu say they can't take the cloaks from the members of the group?
(a) They won't fit.
(b) They aren't that pretty.
(c) They would die from cold.
(d) The can make their own.

15. Who does Orddu say created the brooch?
(a) Orgoch.
(b) Dallben.
(c) Menwy.
(d) Anawar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilonwy respond when Ellidyr says Taran will break his promise?

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

3. What does Orddu call the Black Cauldron?

4. Why does the enchantress Orwen say she suggested that Taran and the others be turned into something besides toads?

5. How does Oddur say the cauldron must be destroyed?

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