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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4, Adaon, and In The Shadow of Dark Gate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Taran's task as the story opens?
(a) Washing the pig.
(b) Picking apples.
(c) Feeding the chickens.
(d) Washing dishes.

2. What does Princes Eilonwy have in her hand when she makes her first appearance in chapter one?
(a) A broom.
(b) A kitten.
(c) Her sewing.
(d) A cook-pot.

3. What happens the moment Fflewddur says he gave up being a bard to please Gwydion?
(a) Gwydion objects.
(b) Thunder sounds in the distance.
(c) Doli begins to laugh.
(d) Two strings on his harp snap.

4. What happens just as Taran and the others mount up to travel to the new meeting place?
(a) Doli turns invisible.
(b) An army of warriors rushes through the bushes.
(c) Arrows fly through the air toward them.
(d) A flock of spy birds flies over.

5. What does Fflewddur think his role in the battle should be?
(a) To make up heroic songs about it.
(b) To distract the enemy.
(c) To help with the cooking.
(d) To be a spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the top shelf in Dallben's chamber?

2. Where is the cauldron?

3. What does Ellidyr say to Taran after he causes Taran and Melynlas to fall?

4. What does Gwydion say he plans to seize from Arawn?

5. What does Eilonwy say Taran looks like when he's angry?

(see the answer key)

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