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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 is the name of the man who has Taran's horse after it is stolen?
(a) Lord Goryon.
(b) Count Gast.
(c) Grizzle the Wizard.
(d) Gronol the Dwarf.

2. What kind of creature is Llylan?
(a) Cat.
(b) Frog.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Crow.

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

4. Who rules the Free Commots?
(a) Dallben.
(b) Themselves.
(c) King Smoit.
(d) A wicked wizard.

5. How does the man with Taran's horse feel about letting Taran keep his horse?
(a) He is jealous and vows to get it back.
(b) He is glad to be rid of it.
(c) He wants Taran to teach him to ride as well.
(d) He offers to pay Taran for the inconvenience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Taran suggest the king goes after he is rescued?

2. What does the farmer apologize for after the dispute between Goryon and Gast is settled?

3. How does the man who helps Taran in Cantrevs lose his son?

4. What does Taran refuse to do as he starts to leave Morda's compound?

5. What does Kaw take from Fllewdar Fflam when he first sees him traveling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Taran and Gurgi get help when they find trouble in the Valley Cantrevs?

2. What is the first obstacle Taran meets in trying to get to Morda, and how does he try to defeat it?

3. What does Taran agree to do after hearing Doli's story?

4. What is the substance of the dispute between Gast and Goryon just as Taran is leaving King Smoit's castle?

5. How does Taran stall Morda when he wants to turn Taran into an animal?

6. What does Taran notice about the men riding his horse when he finds where his stolen horse is?

7. How does Taran prove to Lord Goryon that the horse is his?

8. What is the final punishment given to Lord Goryon and Lord Gast for their unlawful dispute?

9. Where is the first place that Taran goes when he leaves on his mission and why?

10. Why does Taran want to find out the truth of his parentage so badly?

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