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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 is the shape Fflewddur sees on the brooch?
(a) A harp.
(b) An arrowhead.
(c) A sword.
(d) A cloud.

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

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

4. What is the idea Taran comes up with to make the cauldron easier to carry once they are in the woods?
(a) They build a sling with vines and branches.
(b) They roll it.
(c) They break it into pieces.
(d) They carve wheels to make a crude cart.

5. What does Adaon say he dreamed about Morgant?
(a) That he was victorious.
(b) That he was carrying the black cauldron.
(c) That he was carrying Doli's body.
(d) That his sword was broken and weeping blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gwydion say will be the punishment if there are any more incidents such as the one in which Taran fell?

2. What are Gwythaints?

3. Which of the following is not an activity of which Taran is aware during their travels soon after Adaon's death?

4. How do Taran and the others discover Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch have the cauldron?

5. How did Eilonwy and Gurgi find Taran's group?

(see the answer key)

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