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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 do with the gift brought to him by Kaw as he is being led by the enchanted frog?

2. What do Goryon and Gast end up going to battle over?

3. How does Taran escape from his ropes in Morda's compound?

4. Where does this book take place?

5. What does the item hanging around the robber's neck allow him to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Doli when he is caught?

3. What does Llylan find in the bushes after their encounter with Kaw?

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

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

6. How is King Smoit saved from the river?

7. What is the normal punishment for this common dispute between Goryon and Gast?

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

9. What does Gurgi find in a hollow tree after meeting with Kaw?

10. How does Taran escape from the ropes around his hands when is in in Morda's compound?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity is a major theme in this play as many different life-styles and creatures are involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author feels it is so important?

Essay Topic 3

Honor is something that many of the main characters are striving for in this book. Who is most affected by this pursuit, and how does it change the course of the plot?

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