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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, A Judgment,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the man who has Taran's horse having trouble with when Taran sees him?
(a) Taking the saddle off.
(b) Getting the horse to obey.
(c) Feeding the horse.
(d) Riding the horse.

2. What is Taran's occupation?
(a) Pig keeper.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Weaver.

3. What do the people Taran visits first on his quest want in return?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Something of value.
(c) Service.
(d) Information.

4. Who does Taran live with at the beginning of this book?
(a) Dallwin.
(b) Dallben.
(c) Darben.
(d) Darwin.

5. How does the farmer feel about the final punishment given to Goryon and Gast for their dispute?
(a) He is very happy and appeased.
(b) He is confused at the justice taking place.
(c) He is angry that it wasn't harsher.
(d) He is sad to see men punished so harshly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king give Taran the favor he asks when Groyon and Gast appear on the farmer's land?

2. How does Taran come to live where he does at the beginning of the book?

3. Who suggests a different punishment for Goryon and Gast than their usual punishment for the common disputes between them?

4. Where does the first king whom Taran visits with tell him to look on his quest?

5. Who is Taran in love with?

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