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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16, The Black Crochan, and The River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fflewddur tell Taran to do as he and Doli lead the Huntsmen away?
(a) Continue the quest.
(b) Kill any Huntsmen who remain.
(c) Take Adaon to safety.
(d) Return to Gwystyl.

2. Why does Taran say he doesn't dare lead them through the marshes toward Caer Dallben?
(a) The horses have to walk side by side and the path is too narrow.
(b) With the heavy cauldron, they'll probably drown.
(c) Without the brooch, they'll probably die in quicksand.
(d) He has lost the map.

3. What does Fflewddur think is broken that causes him to say, "It's useless," when he falls near the edge of the river?
(a) His leg.
(b) His nose.
(c) His arm.
(d) His harp.

4. What does Eilonwy bring to Adaon just before he dies?
(a) A blanket.
(b) His brooch.
(c) A flower.
(d) Water for the herbs.

5. What does Adaon say to Gwystyl?
(a) Without your help, we would surely die.
(b) Will you please prepare some food.
(c) We'll pay you for sheltering us.
(d) Thank you for your hospitality.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, what does Gurgi look like when they stop to rest

2. What does Gwystyl say when Doli says he can't imagine why Gwystyl is the keeper of the post?

3. What does Fflewddur do to try to cheer up the group after a day of traveling with the cauldron?

4. What is the rule Doli mentions that makes Gwystyl open up?

5. Why does Eilonwy say she believes Taran is the best Assistant Pig-Keeper in the region?

(see the answer key)

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