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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. Near the end of Chapter Sixteen, what does Taran say the cauldron looks like from its place in the edge of the river.
(a) A horrible hag.
(b) A menacing monster.
(c) A nasty, evil pot.
(d) A glowering beast of prey.

2. Who pulls the ropes while Taran pushes at the cauldron in an effort to get it out of the river?
(a) Eilonwy, Gurdi, and the horses.
(b) Taran and the horses.
(c) Fflewddur and Gurdi.
(d) Fflewddur and Eilonwy.

3. In the opening of Chapter Sixteen, why does Taran say they must keep to the forest?
(a) For cover to hide from the gwythaints.
(b) For cover from the snow storm that's soon to arrive.
(c) It's the shortest way.
(d) For a source of food.

4. 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 arm.
(c) His harp.
(d) His nose.

5. What does Taran say to Ellidyr when they stop to rest the first time?
(a) He thanks Ellidyr for saving his life.
(b) He offers Ellidyr a bandage for his wound.
(c) He asks Ellidyr for water.
(d) He says Ellidyr should be more careful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Adaon get the herbs he uses to treat Ellidyr's wound?

2. Which of the following is not an activity of which Taran is aware during their travels soon after Adaon's death?

3. What is the shape Fflewddur sees on the brooch?

4. In Chapter Ten, after stopping to rest, what does Taran warn they had better do before they eat?

5. What does the voice from the tree say when Eilonwy shouts down that they are being impolite?

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