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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 leads Doli's horse down the steep embankment at the beginning of chapter six?
(a) Elionwy.
(b) Taran.
(c) Gurgi.
(d) Doli.

2. What does Taran first offer to trade for the cauldron?
(a) Himself.
(b) A potion for gold.
(c) Eilonwy.
(d) His sword.

3. Why is Doli unhappy at the end of the first day of travel?
(a) He misses his fiance.
(b) He has been stuck listening to Smoit.
(c) He hates to ride horseback.
(d) He is hungry.

4. What were the three items from which Dallben was allowed to choose when he left the home of the enchantresses?
(a) The Book of Three, a harp, and a sword.
(b) A horse, a donkey, and a bicycle.
(c) A wagon, a chair, and a bed.
(d) A magic wand, a magic potion, and a magic cauldron.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Taran say to Ellidyr when they stop to rest the first time?

2. Why does the enchantress say Taran and the others don't have to worry about being stepped on after they are turned into toads?

3. What does Fflewddur tell Taran to do as he and Doli lead the Huntsmen away?

4. Why does Orddu say the three enchantresses have the cauldron?

5. What does Gwystyl say Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch are?

(see the answer key)

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