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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18, The Choice, and The Loss.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gwydion say they have met at Caer Dallben?
(a) It's the one place Arawn wouldn't dare attack.
(b) It's very far from the entrance to Arawn's kingdom.
(c) It's the one place Arawn wouldn't think to look.
(d) Dallben invited them.

2. Where does Orwen say she and the others first found Dallben.
(a) In a pumpkin patch.
(b) In the castle.
(c) In a wicker basket in the marsh.
(d) In a battle.

3. Why does Adaon take over leading the group after only a short distance?
(a) Fflewddur's harp strings break, indicating he doesn't know the way.
(b) Taran's horse tires because he is riding double with Eilonwy.
(c) Doli tires of being invisible.
(d) Ellidyr claims to want to protect their rear from attackes.

4. What does Doli say when Gwystyl says the humans can't be allowed to enter?
(a) That they have money to pay for the shelter.
(b) That Princess Eilonwy is with them.
(c) That they claim Fair Folk protection.
(d) That they will die if they aren't allowed inside.

5. What does Taran say the three enchantresses are doing when he peeks into the cottage at night?
(a) Chanting and dancing.
(b) Carding wool, spinning, and weaving.
(c) Cooking a potion from herbs.
(d) Cooking frog legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an activity of which Taran is aware during their travels soon after Adaon's death?

2. Why does Orddu decline Fflewddur's gift?

3. Why does Orddu say the three enchantresses have the cauldron?

4. Who does Taran call on to gird his sword?

5. What are the first words Eilonwy says to Taran upon her arrival at the campsite?

(see the answer key)

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