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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6, The Huntsmen of Annuvin, and Gwystyl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Eilonwy and Gurgi find Taran's group?
(a) They followed the horse tracks.
(b) Eilonwy used her magic bauble as a compass.
(c) Gurgi tracked them with "sniffings."
(d) They followed the map.

2. Why does Gwydion say they have met at Caer Dallben?
(a) It's the one place Arawn wouldn't think to look.
(b) It's very far from the entrance to Arawn's kingdom.
(c) It's the one place Arawn wouldn't dare attack.
(d) Dallben invited them.

3. Why does Fflewddur say he tends to add "a little color to the facts?"
(a) Because his father taught him to.
(b) He denies that he does.
(c) Because the facts need it.
(d) Because it's his job.

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

5. Why does Taran tell Eilonwy not to kill any of the huntsmen?
(a) With each death, the remaining huntsmen grow stronger.
(b) He believes killing a living thing will haunt her.
(c) He doesn't tell her that.
(d) The huntsmen will track her down to get revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fflewddur have strapped to his back as the group prepares for the upcoming attack?

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

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

4. What happens the moment Fflewddur says he gave up being a bard to please Gwydion?

5. What happens to the huntsman that's about to kill Taran with a dagger?

(see the answer key)

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