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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10, The Brooch, and The Marshes of Morva.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do the travelers get the food for their meal when they stop after riding all night?
(a) They all gather nuts and berries.
(b) Eilonwy.
(c) Gurgi.
(d) Taran.

3. What does Gwydion say will be the punishment if there are any more incidents such as the one in which Taran fell?
(a) They'll be at the back of the column of soldiers.
(b) They'll be whipped.
(c) They'll be on cooking detail.
(d) They'll be sent home.

4. Where does Adaon say he got the brooch he wears?
(a) From his daughter.
(b) From his mother.
(c) From his betrothed.
(d) From his grandmother.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gwydion say he plans to kill the Cauldron-Born?

2. Who stands first watch when Taran and the others sleep after Adaon's death?

3. Who is to stand the first watch after the warriors have departed for the attack?

4. What is the weapon of the Huntsman that wounds Adaon?

5. What is the tame animal Eilonwy finds in the cavern?

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