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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Orddu say she didn't steal the brooch?
(a) She has too much pride.
(b) It's power remains only if it's given willingly.
(c) It is impossible to remove it from the one who wears it.
(d) She wanted to give Taran a chance to give it up.

2. In the opening of Chapter Eighteen, what time of day is it when Taran regains his senses?
(a) Noon.
(b) Mid afternoon.
(c) Just after dawn.
(d) Night time.

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 gift Gwystyl gives Taran?
(a) A horse.
(b) A sword.
(c) A crow.
(d) A bag of herbs.

5. Near the end of Chapter Sixteen, what does Taran say the cauldron looks like from its place in the edge of the river.
(a) A glowering beast of prey.
(b) A nasty, evil pot.
(c) A horrible hag.
(d) A menacing monster.

6. What does Taran ask Ellidyr to help them do?
(a) Leave.
(b) Find an easier path.
(c) Take the cauldron to Dallben or at least help get it out of the river.
(d) Find Dallben and bring him to them..

7. Who pulls the ropes while Taran pushes at the cauldron in an effort to get it out of the river?
(a) Fflewddur and Eilonwy.
(b) Fflewddur and Gurdi.
(c) Taran and the horses.
(d) Eilonwy, Gurdi, and the horses.

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

9. What does Fflewddur offer to trade for the cauldron?
(a) His horse.
(b) His harp
(c) His earring.
(d) His magic lamp.

10. What does Eilonwy say Ellidyr did to her bow?
(a) Threw it in the river.
(b) Broke it.
(c) Took it.
(d) Burned it.

11. How many Huntsmen and gwythaints do Taran and the others see the morning after Ellidyr steals the cauldron?
(a) None.
(b) Four Huntsmen and three gwythaints.
(c) Four of each.
(d) Two Huntsmen and eight gwythaints.

12. What are the first words Ellidyr says to Taran and the others when they are reunited in Chapter Seventeen?
(a) Where have you been?
(b) Am I glad to see you!
(c) Were you trying to lose me?
(d) Well met, brave company of scarecrows.

13. Where does Fflewddur say Ellidyr has gone?
(a) He doesn't know.
(b) To Caer Dallben.
(c) To join Arawn.
(d) Toward the marsh.

14. What does Orddu call the Black Cauldron?
(a) The Black Kettle.
(b) The Black Crochan.
(c) The Dark Crockery.
(d) The Dark Cauldron.

15. What do the three enchantresses look when he sees them at night?
(a) They are bent and twisted.
(b) They are dirty and disheveled.
(c) They are beautiful.
(d) They resemble toads.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ridiculous question the enchantress asks Taran and the others?

2. What does Doli suggest when Fflewddur says Morgant is headed for the tent?

3. What did Ellidyr tell Morgant about Taran's fate?

4. Why does Gwydion say Morgant should be honored?

5. Who says they should give Ellidyr the food he asks for?

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