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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Adaon get the herbs he uses to treat Ellidyr's wound?
(a) From Taran's pack.
(b) A saddlebag.
(c) From Gwystyl's cabinet.
(d) A wallet on his belt.

2. Why does Gwydion say they have met at Caer Dallben?
(a) It's the one place Arawn wouldn't dare attack.
(b) It's the one place Arawn wouldn't think to look.
(c) It's very far from the entrance to Arawn's kingdom.
(d) Dallben invited them.

3. Where do the travelers get the food for their meal when they stop after riding all night?
(a) Gurgi.
(b) Taran.
(c) Eilonwy.
(d) They all gather nuts and berries.

4. What does Gwydion say he plans to seize from Arawn?
(a) His army.
(b) His cauldron.
(c) His kingdom.
(d) His sword.

5. What does each huntsman have on his forehead?
(a) A crimson brand.
(b) A golden emblem.
(c) A silver arrow.
(d) An orange talisman.

6. What does Adaon say he dreamed about himself during the quest to find the cauldron?
(a) That he was in a glade filled with sunshine and flowers.
(b) That he was in a boat on a lazy river.
(c) That he was riding a fast horse through the rain.
(d) That he was dead at the hand of Taran.

7. Where is Taran when a cheerful voice asks if he'd like to be turned into a toad?
(a) A cave he thought was empty.
(b) A pig sty filled with talking hogs.
(c) A forest filled with enchanted trees.
(d) An apparently abandoned cottage.

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

9. Who does Adaon say is waiting for his return?
(a) His sister, Adrianna.
(b) No one.
(c) His fiance, Arianllyn.
(d) His mother, Alyssiana.

10. What is the source of the light Eilonwy has?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) A magic bauble.
(c) A candle.
(d) A lantern.

11. What does Doli say when Gwystyl says the humans can't be allowed to enter?
(a) That Princess Eilonwy is with them.
(b) That they claim Fair Folk protection.
(c) That they have money to pay for the shelter.
(d) That they will die if they aren't allowed inside.

12. What happens just as Taran and the others mount up to travel to the new meeting place?
(a) A flock of spy birds flies over.
(b) Doli turns invisible.
(c) Arrows fly through the air toward them.
(d) An army of warriors rushes through the bushes.

13. Who does Taran call on to gird his sword?
(a) Eilonwy.
(b) Dallben.
(c) Doli.
(d) Smoit.

14. What does Taran do to help Ellidyr's horse?
(a) Removes a rock from his saddle.
(b) Removes a rock from his hoof.
(c) Removes a rough spot from his bridle.
(d) Removes a thorn from his leg.

15. What happens to the remaining men when one member of the Huntsmen of Annuvin is killed?
(a) They can't be killed.
(b) They run away.
(c) They become more powerful.
(d) They become angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fflewddur think his role in the battle should be?

2. Why does Doli say he's arrived at the farm?

3. What does Fflewddur have strapped to his back as the group prepares for the upcoming attack?

4. What does Gwystyl say his magic powder will do to help Taran and the group?

5. What does Princes Eilonwy have in her hand when she makes her first appearance in chapter one?

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