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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14, The Plan, and The Price.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the cauldron when Taran and the others put it in the sunshine?
(a) It begins to groan.
(b) It melts.
(c) It turns as red as blood.
(d) It begins to bubble.

2. How does Taran wind up off his horse?
(a) Eilonwy pulls him down.
(b) The horse falls.
(c) Ellidyr knocks him off.
(d) He's dragged down.

3. What are the animals chasing Taran in his dream shortly after Adaon's death?
(a) A wolf and a lion.
(b) An alligator and two snakes.
(c) Three bears.
(d) A bear and two wolves.

4. Who does Taran call on to gird his sword?
(a) Doli.
(b) Eilonwy.
(c) Dallben.
(d) Smoit.

5. What does Taran hold in his hands while he sleeps during the night after the rain?
(a) His horse's reins.
(b) A pebble and a stick.
(c) The brooch and the sword.
(d) One corner of a blanket being used for shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Adaon take over leading the group after only a short distance?

2. What is Taran's task as the story opens?

3. What does each huntsman have on his forehead?

4. Why does the enchantress say she's going to turn Taran and the others into toads?

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

(see the answer key)

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