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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20, The War Lord, and The Final Price.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orddu first suggest Taran might trade for the cauldron?
(a) The Book of Three.
(b) The North Wind in a bag.
(c) His most precious memory.
(d) His horse.

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

3. What is Dyrnwyn?
(a) A horse.
(b) A sword.
(c) A farming implement.
(d) A pig.

4. Near the end of Chapter Sixteen, what does Taran say the cauldron looks like from its place in the edge of the river.
(a) A horrible hag.
(b) A menacing monster.
(c) A nasty, evil pot.
(d) A glowering beast of prey.

5. What does Islimach do after seeing Ellidyr's body?
(a) Moves to Taran's side.
(b) Plunges to his death off a cliff.
(c) Pushes at Ellidyr as if to try to wake him.
(d) Puts his head down to hide his tears.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Taran and the others try to pick up the cauldron?

2. Why does Taran tell Eilonwy not to kill any of the huntsmen?

3. What does Taran say when the enchantresses ask for Eilonwy's name?

4. What does Orddu call the Black Cauldron?

5. What does Fflewddur think is broken that causes him to say, "It's useless," when he falls near the edge of the river?

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