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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the enchantress say she's going to turn Taran and the others into toads?
(a) She can't have people poking and prying into her home.
(b) She needs to practice her toad spell.
(c) She doesn't say why.
(d) She is mean.

2. Why does Orddu say they can't take the cloaks from the members of the group?
(a) They aren't that pretty.
(b) The can make their own.
(c) They won't fit.
(d) They would die from cold.

3. Why does the enchantress Orwen say she suggested that Taran and the others be turned into something besides toads?
(a) She hates toads.
(b) For variety.
(c) She wants to try a new spell.
(d) She has too many toads already.

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

5. What does Morgant say he'll do to make Taran do what he's told?
(a) Break Taran's sword and Fflewddur's harp.
(b) Kill Taran.
(c) Kill Eilonwy, Gurgi, and Fflewddur.
(d) Torture Dallben.

6. Why does Orddu say the three enchantresses have the cauldron?
(a) They don't have it.
(b) It belongs to them.
(c) They stole it.
(d) Arawn lost it in the marshes.

7. What does Gurgi offer to trade for the cauldron?
(a) A packet of magic powder.
(b) Food.
(c) His bow and arrow.
(d) His work.

8. What does Doli suggest when Fflewddur says Morgant is headed for the tent?
(a) Pretending to still be tied.
(b) Hiding under the bed.
(c) Running away.
(d) Surprising him.

9. In Chapter Twelve, how does Orgoch clear the crockery off the table?
(a) She puts it onto shelves above the table.
(b) She brushes it all onto the floor.
(c) She puts it on another table.
(d) She puts it into boxes under the table.

10. What does Gwydion say he knows Coll is eager to begin?
(a) Picking apples.
(b) Bathing his pigs.
(c) Telling the story of his deeds.
(d) Work in his vegetable garden.

11. What does Orddu call the Black Cauldron?
(a) The Dark Cauldron.
(b) The Dark Crockery.
(c) The Black Kettle.
(d) The Black Crochan.

12. What happens to the cauldron when Taran and the others put it in the sunshine?
(a) It begins to bubble.
(b) It begins to groan.
(c) It turns as red as blood.
(d) It melts.

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

14. At the beginning of Chapter Thirteen, what does Taran do to try to make the enchantresses talk to him again?
(a) Yells.
(b) Threatens to tell Dallben.
(c) Knocks on the door and window.
(d) Nothing.

15. What does Taran say the three enchantresses are doing when he peeks into the cottage at night?
(a) Cooking frog legs.
(b) Cooking a potion from herbs.
(c) Chanting and dancing.
(d) Carding wool, spinning, and weaving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilonwy first offer in trade for the cauldron?

2. What does Orddu offer to do to help Taran and the others get back to Dallben faster?

3. Why does Fflewddur say Taran should go to sleep immediately?

4. Why does Taran say he stole the cauldron?

5. What does Ellidyr say when Taran warns of the black beast sitting on his shoulder?

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