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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 punishment does the king initially want to give Goryon and Gast for their unlawful dispute?
(a) Reparations to the farmer's land.
(b) A year in the dungeon.
(c) A year of double taxes.
(d) Giving up the fight over cows.

2. How long does Taran travel after leaving the king's palace before making his next stop?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 30 days.
(d) 3 days.

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

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

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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What final punishment is given to Goryon and Gast for their unlawful dispute?

2. What causes the enchanted frog to be ill?

3. What kind of creature is Llylan?

4. Where is the enchanted frog trying to lead Taran when he becomes ill?

5. What do the people Taran visits first on his quest want in return?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Taran suggest King Smoit do instead of his usual punishment to Goryon and Gast, and why?

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

4. What favor does Taran ask of the King when the disputing lords are seen, and why does King Smoit grant this favor?

5. How does Taran finally enter the compound of Morda?

6. What feast is laid out for Taran when he meets Lord Gast, and why is this so ironic?

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

8. Why is Doli sitting in the bushes the way he is when Llylan found him?

9. Why does Dallben not want Taran to go on a quest to find his parentage?

10. What happens to Taran and Gurgi when they first enter the Valley Cantrevs?

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