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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. What does Taran do to help Ellidyr's horse?
(a) Removes a thorn from his leg.
(b) Removes a rock from his saddle.
(c) Removes a rough spot from his bridle.
(d) Removes a rock from his hoof.

2. What is the name of Taran's horse?
(a) Melyngar.
(b) Melugin.
(c) Melvin.
(d) Melynlas.

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

4. What is the rule Doli mentions that makes Gwystyl open up?
(a) That Doli has the right to drop in at any time.
(b) That the post has to be open to Princess Eilonwy any time.
(c) That the door to the post can't ever be closed.
(d) That the post is to be available to any Fair Folk in danger.

5. What does Gwystyl do when Doli first threatens to squeeze him?
(a) Offers Doli some stew.
(b) Tries to hide under the bed.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening of Chapter Sixteen, why does Taran say they must keep to the forest?

2. Why is Doli unhappy at the end of the first day of travel?

3. What does Eilonwy say Adaon's brooch has provided Taran?

4. What does Orddu call the Black Cauldron?

5. Why does Eilonwy say she believes Taran is the best Assistant Pig-Keeper in the region?

(see the answer key)

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