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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16, The Black Crochan, and The River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the injury Fflewddur suffers when he falls near the edge of the river?
(a) A broken harp.
(b) A broken nose.
(c) A broken arm.
(d) A broken leg.

2. What happens to the cauldron when Taran and the others put it in the sunshine?
(a) It melts.
(b) It begins to groan.
(c) It begins to bubble.
(d) It turns as red as blood.

3. How did Eilonwy and Gurgi find Taran's group?
(a) Gurgi tracked them with "sniffings."
(b) They followed the map.
(c) They followed the horse tracks.
(d) Eilonwy used her magic bauble as a compass.

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

5. What does Gwydion say will determine whether their attack is successful?
(a) Surprise and swift movement.
(b) Whether Arawn is at home.
(c) The number of warriors they can gather.
(d) Whether Arawn has completed building his army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Adaon get the herbs he uses to treat Ellidyr's wound?

2. Why does Eilonwy wish for straw once the group is in the shed?

3. Why does Fflewddur say Taran should go to sleep immediately?

4. Why does Doli say he's arrived at the farm?

5. How does Taran wind up off his horse?

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