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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. Who is the first to cross the river?
(a) Gurgi, leading the horses.
(b) Eilonwy, looking for drop offs.
(c) Fflewddur, carrying the front of the cauldron.
(d) Taran, carrying the front of the cauldron.

2. 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 nose.
(b) His harp.
(c) His arm.
(d) His leg.

3. What happens soon after Taran insists the group leave the shelter on the side of the mountain?
(a) The shelter collapses.
(b) The Huntsmen arrive.
(c) It stops raining.
(d) It begins to hail.

4. What does the voice from the tree say when Eilonwy shouts down that they are being impolite?
(a) I can't hear you.
(b) Go away.
(c) Come in.
(d) What do you want?

5. What are the food items Taran sees inside Gwystyl's cavern?
(a) Roots, lichens, and mushrooms.
(b) Dried fish, peanuts, and rhubarb.
(c) Beans, corn, and wheat.
(d) Turnips, parsnips, and potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Taran hold in his hands while he sleeps during the night after the rain?

2. What does each huntsman have on his forehead?

3. What happens when Taran hits the cauldron with his hammer?

4. What does Taran ask to borrow from Orddu?

5. What is the idea Taran comes up with to make the cauldron easier to carry once they are in the woods?

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