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

2. What does Eilonwy bring to Adaon just before he dies?

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

4. What does Adaon say he dreamed Ellidyr has on his shoulder?

5. What does Fflewddur have strapped to his back as the group prepares for the upcoming attack?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the argument Ellidyr and Taran have over Eilonwy's arrival.

3. What is Ellidyr's reaction when Taran offers to help with Ellidyr's horse and what is Ellidyr's reaction when Taran finds a rock in the horse's hoof?

4. How does Doli know Gwystyl is hiding information and how does he come to discover the whereabouts of the cauldron?

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

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

7. List at least three things about Gwystyl's cavern and describe his reaction to the arrival of Taran and the others.

8. What happens between Taran and Ellidyr that results in Taran and Melynlas falling?

9. List three details of Taran's dreams as he sleeps after Adaon's death.

10. What are the "Cauldron-Born?"

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 is the quest in this story? Why is the quest important? How is the quest resolved? Who is the most important character involved in resolving the quest?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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