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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weapon Ellidyr uses against Taran as Chapter Seventeen comes to a close?
(a) A sword.
(b) A rock.
(c) A bow and arrow.
(d) A stick.

2. What does Eilonwy tell Taran about the food the enchantresses put before them?
(a) That he shouldn't eat it.
(b) That he should take a bite and see what happens.
(c) That it's safe to eat.
(d) That he should check it for poison.

3. What does Ellidyr say when Taran warns of the black beast sitting on his shoulder?
(a) That the beast is his friend.
(b) That he can overcome it.
(c) That Taran is a liar.
(d) That he doesn't care.

4. What does Fflewddur do to try to cheer up the group after a day of traveling with the cauldron?
(a) Tells jokes.
(b) Sings and plays his harp.
(c) Builds a fire for warmth.
(d) Maps out the distance they covered.

5. Where does Orwen say she and the others first found Dallben.
(a) In a pumpkin patch.
(b) In a wicker basket in the marsh.
(c) In the castle.
(d) In a battle.

6. What is the injury Fflewddur suffers when he falls near the edge of the river?
(a) A broken nose.
(b) A broken leg.
(c) A broken harp.
(d) A broken arm.

7. Who does Orddu say created the brooch?
(a) Dallben.
(b) Orgoch.
(c) Menwy.
(d) Anawar.

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

9. Where does Fflewddur say Ellidyr has gone?
(a) Toward the marsh.
(b) To join Arawn.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) To Caer Dallben.

10. What does Fflewddur think is broken that causes him to say, "It's useless," when he falls near the edge of the river?
(a) His harp.
(b) His leg.
(c) His nose.
(d) His arm.

11. Why does Orddu say Eilonwy must not touch the fabric on a loom?
(a) It isn't finished.
(b) It carries a dark magic.
(c) It's filled with nettles.
(d) It is enchanted.

12. What does Fflewddur offer to trade for the cauldron?
(a) His horse.
(b) His earring.
(c) His harp
(d) His magic lamp.

13. What are the properties Orddu says the brooch has?
(a) Valor, glory, and reliability.
(b) Dreams, wisdom, and vision.
(c) Strength, honor, and courage.
(d) Increased senses of smell, taste, and touch.

14. What does Fflewddur ask Taran to do if Fflewddur is turned into a toad?
(a) Send a message to his wife.
(b) Be careful where you step.
(c) Take care of his horse.
(d) Tell his mother he loves her.

15. 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 nasty, evil pot.
(b) A horrible hag.
(c) A glowering beast of prey.
(d) A menacing monster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilonwy say Ellidyr did to her bow?

2. Why does Taran say he stole the cauldron?

3. What happens to the cauldron when Taran and the others put it in the sunshine?

4. What does Taran hear throughout the night while he and the others are bound?

5. What does Ellidyr do to destroy the cauldron?

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