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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the man with Taran's horse say he got the horse from when Taran confronts him?
(a) Stolen from Giants.
(b) A gift from dwarves.
(c) Abandoned in his field.
(d) A horse market.

2. What favor does Taran ask of King Smoit when Goryon and Gast appear on the farmer's land?
(a) To have them killed.
(b) To pick their punishment.
(c) To be hidden from view.
(d) To take them on a tour of the damage they caused.

3. What kind of person is the man who stole from the Fair Folk?
(a) Dwarf.
(b) Elf.
(c) Wizard.
(d) Bard.

4. What does Kaw bring Taran as he is being led by the sick and enchanted frog?
(a) Some nuts and berries.
(b) A map.
(c) A phial of light.
(d) The polished bone.

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

6. What causes the enchanted frog to be ill?
(a) Rapid growth.
(b) Strange dreams.
(c) Lack of water.
(d) Constant moisture.

7. What does Taran want from the people he visits first on his quest?
(a) Information.
(b) Power.
(c) Guidance.
(d) Money.

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

9. After leaving the king's palace, where does Taran make his next stop?
(a) Valley Catrevs.
(b) Hill Cantrevs.
(c) The Cantrevs Plains.
(d) The Cantrevs Caves.

10. What does Taran want to do for the man who helped him in Cantrevs?
(a) Stay on and help him.
(b) Give him money.
(c) Have Dallben bless them.
(d) Protect their land.

11. Which of the following is NOT one of the travelers who first approaches the evil compound of the robber?
(a) Gurgi.
(b) Fflewdar Fflam.
(c) Taran.
(d) Kaw.

12. What has been stolen from the Fair Folk?
(a) Keys.
(b) Bones.
(c) Maps.
(d) Jewels.

13. Why does the king give Taran the favor he asks when Groyon and Gast appear on the farmer's land?
(a) Taran offers to pay him in service for the favor.
(b) The King trusts Taran's wisdom.
(c) The King owes Taran some money.
(d) Taran just saved the king's life.

14. Who gives Taran what is stolen from him when he first entered Cantrevs?
(a) His mother.
(b) A princess.
(c) A wizard.
(d) A Lord.

15. What does the item hanging around the robber's neck allow him to do?
(a) Live forever.
(b) Travel anywhere he wishes without a sound.
(c) Read people's minds.
(d) Turn people into animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Taran ask of the first king he meets on his quest?

2. What does Taran do with the gift brought to him by Kaw as he is being led by the enchanted frog?

3. How long does Taran travel after leaving the king's palace before making his next stop?

4. Where does Taran get his battle horn?

5. What does the King want Taran to stay in his kingdom to be?

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