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

2. What does Ellidyr say to Taran after he causes Taran and Melynlas to fall?
(a) That Taran should go home before he's hurt.
(b) That he'll be more ruthless next time.
(c) That he didn't mean for them to fall.
(d) That Taran had better not tell what happened.

3. What does Princes Eilonwy have in her hand when she makes her first appearance in chapter one?
(a) A broom.
(b) A kitten.
(c) Her sewing.
(d) A cook-pot.

4. What are the food items Taran sees inside Gwystyl's cavern?
(a) Beans, corn, and wheat.
(b) Roots, lichens, and mushrooms.
(c) Dried fish, peanuts, and rhubarb.
(d) Turnips, parsnips, and potatoes.

5. What is on the top shelf in Dallben's chamber?
(a) A sword.
(b) A silver chalice.
(c) A statue of Hen Wen.
(d) The Book of Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilonwy say happened to her horse?

2. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, what does Gurgi look like when they stop to rest

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

4. What is Dyrnwyn?

5. What is Gwystyl wearing on his shoulders?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the "Cauldron-Born?"

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

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

4. What is news of Doli does Fflewddur give?

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

6. 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.

7. 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?

8. When Taran realizes Adaon has foreseen his own death, he asks why Adaon didn't say so. What is Adaon's response?

9. In Chapter Two, Gwydion and Smoit have a difference of opinion as to whether the others have to join in the attack against Arawn. Describe that conversation.

10. What does Dallben give to Taran and what does Taran ask Eilonwy to do with this new possession?

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