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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. Why does Fflewddur say he tends to add "a little color to the facts?"
(a) Because it's his job.
(b) He denies that he does.
(c) Because his father taught him to.
(d) Because the facts need it.

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

3. What does Gwydion say will be the punishment if there are any more incidents such as the one in which Taran fell?
(a) They'll be whipped.
(b) They'll be sent home.
(c) They'll be on cooking detail.
(d) They'll be at the back of the column of soldiers.

4. What happens to the three Huntsmen chasing Taran and the others?
(a) They suddenly fall dead without any reason.
(b) They lose the trail and go in the wrong direction.
(c) They fall into the bog.
(d) They are killed by Elionwy's arrows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gwystyl say when Taran says the cauldron is missing from Annuvin?

2. What is on the top shelf in Dallben's chamber?

3. Why does Taran say he doesn't dare lead them through the marshes toward Caer Dallben?

4. What does Adaon say to Gwystyl?

5. What does Fflewddur ask Taran to do if Fflewddur is turned into a toad?

(see the answer key)

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