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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 does Taran ask his master for permission to do at the beginning of this book?

2. What does the robber turn Gurgi into after speaking with Taran in the evil compound?

3. How many Fair Folk have disappear in search of what is stolen from them?

4. Who is Taran in love with?

5. Who does Taran meet as he enters Cantrevs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do the poor farmer and his wife in Cantrevs lose their son?

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

5. What happened to Doli when he is caught?

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

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

8. Why does Taran not stay to help the farmer in the Cantrevs Valley?

9. What does Kaw do when he sees Taran traveling with his friends?

10. What happens after Taran escapes from his ropes when he is in Morda's compound?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Taran endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this play all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

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