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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. Who stands first watch when Taran and the others sleep after Adaon's death?
(a) No one.
(b) Taran.
(c) Gurgi.
(d) Eilonwy.

2. What are the first words Eilonwy says to Taran upon her arrival at the campsite?
(a) That he shoudl be ashamed of himself.
(b) That Dallben is nearby.
(c) That he should put down his sword.
(d) That she's sorry she followed him.

3. What are Gwythaints?
(a) A kind of tree that bears poison fruit.
(b) A small animal that frightens horses.
(c) Arawn's dead soldiers.
(d) Arawn's messenger birds.

4. What does Gurgi say he'll do when Taran announces he's going in search of the cauldron?
(a) Wait for them here.
(b) Protect Eilonwy.
(c) Tell Gwydion where Taran has gone.
(d) Help by seeking and peeking.

5. At the beginning of Chapter Thirteen, what does Taran do to try to make the enchantresses talk to him again?
(a) Knocks on the door and window.
(b) Threatens to tell Dallben.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Yells.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Orddu first suggest Taran might trade for the cauldron?

3. What does Adaon say to Gwystyl?

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

5. What does Fflewddur say the symbol on the brooch means?

(see the answer key)

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