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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. Why does Eilonwy say she believes Taran is the best Assistant Pig-Keeper in the region?
(a) Because he keeps the pigs so clean.
(b) Because he's battled so bravely against the Huntsmen.
(c) Because he was willing to give up his brooch for the cauldron.
(d) Because he cares about the pigs.

2. What is the rule Doli mentions that makes Gwystyl open up?
(a) That the post has to be open to Princess Eilonwy any time.
(b) That Doli has the right to drop in at any time.
(c) That the post is to be available to any Fair Folk in danger.
(d) That the door to the post can't ever be closed.

3. Why does Eilonwy suggest a particular spot of the river as a place to cross?
(a) It seems shallower.
(b) It seems narrower.
(c) The riverbank is less steep.
(d) It seems deeper.

4. Where is Taran when a cheerful voice asks if he'd like to be turned into a toad?
(a) A forest filled with enchanted trees.
(b) A cave he thought was empty.
(c) An apparently abandoned cottage.
(d) A pig sty filled with talking hogs.

5. What is the tame animal Eilonwy finds in the cavern?
(a) A crow.
(b) A lizard.
(c) A squirrel.
(d) A raccoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilonwy bring to Adaon just before he dies?

2. What are the food items Taran sees inside Gwystyl's cavern?

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

4. Where is the wound that's bleeding on Ellidyr's body?

5. What is Fflewddur doing when Taran finds him?

(see the answer key)

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