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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gwydion say he knows Coll is eager to begin?
(a) Picking apples.
(b) Telling the story of his deeds.
(c) Bathing his pigs.
(d) Work in his vegetable garden.

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

3. What does Taran say when the enchantresses ask for Eilonwy's name?
(a) He refuses to say anything.
(b) He says her name is Queen Justine.
(c) He says her name is Indeg.
(d) He says her name is Princess Eilonwy.

4. What does Fflewddur do to try to cheer up the group after a day of traveling with the cauldron?
(a) Tells jokes.
(b) Sings and plays his harp.
(c) Builds a fire for warmth.
(d) Maps out the distance they covered.

5. Who reveals to Ellidyr that they've found the cauldron?
(a) Fflewddur.
(b) Taran.
(c) Eilonwy.
(d) Gurdi.

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

7. What does Orddu first suggest Taran might trade for the cauldron?
(a) His horse.
(b) The Book of Three.
(c) His most precious memory.
(d) The North Wind in a bag.

8. 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.

9. Where does Eilonwy first see the gwythaints?
(a) Coming from the river.
(b) Sneaking among the bushes.
(c) Sitting in a tree.
(d) Flying overhead.

10. What happens when Taran hits the cauldron with his hammer?
(a) It cracks only slightly.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It dents only slightly.
(d) The paint cracks and peels.

11. What is Morgant's response when Taran says they are under the protection of Gwydion?
(a) Gwydion is dead.
(b) Gwydion has been captured as well.
(c) Gwydion has united with Morgant.
(d) He doesn't fear Gwydion.

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

13. Why does Orddu say they can't take the cloaks from the members of the group?
(a) They would die from cold.
(b) They won't fit.
(c) They aren't that pretty.
(d) The can make their own.

14. 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..

15. What does Doli suggest when Fflewddur says Morgant is headed for the tent?
(a) Pretending to still be tied.
(b) Hiding under the bed.
(c) Running away.
(d) Surprising him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orddu call the Black Cauldron?

2. What do the three enchantresses look when he sees them at night?

3. What is the weapon Ellidyr uses against Taran as Chapter Seventeen comes to a close?

4. Why does Orddu say she didn't steal the brooch?

5. What does Gurgi offer to trade for the cauldron?

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