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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fflewddur tell Taran to do as he and Doli lead the Huntsmen away?
(a) Take Adaon to safety.
(b) Return to Gwystyl.
(c) Kill any Huntsmen who remain.
(d) Continue the quest.

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

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

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

5. What does Gwystyl use to fan himself?
(a) A branch from a tree.
(b) A platter.
(c) Gorgi's hand.
(d) The edge of his robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Eilonwy and Gurgi find Taran's group?

2. What does Adaon say he dreamed about himself during the quest to find the cauldron?

3. Where does Doli say the Huntsmen are camped?

4. What is the name of Taran's horse?

5. Where do the travelers get the food for their meal when they stop after riding all night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eilonwy say they used for transportation and what happened to put her afoot?

2. Why does Doli say being invisible isn't a good thing?

3. Describe the crow Taran and the others see in Gwystyl's cave, Eilonwy's reaction to it, and Fflewddur's reaction to the crow's name.

4. What happens between Taran and Ellidyr that results in Taran and Melynlas falling?

5. What does Doli say he learned about the cauldron and why do Adaon and Fflewddur say they now have to do?

6. What does Eilonwy say to Taran as he and the others are preparing to leave?

7. List at least three things about Gwystyl's cavern and describe his reaction to the arrival of Taran and the others.

8. What is the Dark Gate and what is Taran's reaction when he hears the name mentioned?

9. Describe the moment Taran realizes Doli has joined the fight against the Huntsmen.

10. What does Ellidyr say that makes Taran decide he'll go in search of the cauldron and what does Eilonwy say that makes him change his mind?

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