The Black Cauldron Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Black Cauldron Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Ten, after stopping to rest, what does Taran warn they had better do before they eat?

2. What does Fflewddur say the symbol on the brooch means?

3. How does Gwydion say he plans to kill the Cauldron-Born?

4. What does Eilonwy say Adaon's brooch has provided Taran?

5. Why does Adaon take over leading the group after only a short distance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Eilonwy's role in helping Doli find the person in the hollow tree and how do they know someone is there?

4. 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?

5. Describe the huntsmen who attacked Taran and the others.

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

7. 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.

8. What is news of Doli does Fflewddur give?

9. What is Gwystyl's job and what does Doli say about Gwystyl's effort to do his job?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Fflewddur? Why does he carry a harp? What unique thing does the harp sometimes do when Fflewddur is talking?

Essay Topic 2

What do you consider the most important theme of this book? List at least three examples of the theme's presence in the book and explain the importance of each example.

Essay Topic 3

What the source of Adaon's supernatural vision and wisdom? How does Taran learn of the powers of this item? What happens to the item? Why does Taran believe the trade is a good one?

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