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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Orddu say she didn't steal the brooch?
(a) It is impossible to remove it from the one who wears it.
(b) It's power remains only if it's given willingly.
(c) She has too much pride.
(d) She wanted to give Taran a chance to give it up.

2. What does Taran hear throughout the night while he and the others are bound?
(a) The roars of Huntsmen in the distance.
(b) The warriors moving, and Morgant issuing commands.
(c) The wind and coyotes.
(d) The moans of the cauldron--born.

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

4. What does Eilonwy first offer in trade for the cauldron?
(a) Her ring.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her bracelet.
(d) Her horse.

5. Who is leading Morgant's warriors when they encounter Taran's group in the meadow?
(a) Dallben.
(b) Ellidyr.
(c) Doli.
(d) Morgant.

6. 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.

7. How many Huntsmen and gwythaints do Taran and the others see the morning after Ellidyr steals the cauldron?
(a) None.
(b) Two Huntsmen and eight gwythaints.
(c) Four of each.
(d) Four Huntsmen and three gwythaints.

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

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

10. Why does Orddu decline Fflewddur's gift?
(a) It would take a lot of work to keep it clean.
(b) They already have too many of them.
(c) It takes too much work to keep it fed.
(d) It would be too much trouble to keep it in tune.

11. At the end of Chapter Nineteen, what does Taran see when the wind blows the curtains aside?
(a) The warriors lining up near the cauldron.
(b) The army of Huntsmen preparing to attack.
(c) A huge flock of birds.
(d) Doli and Smoit, coming to the rescue.

12. Why does Taran suggest that Morgant cast him into the cauldron while he's still alive?
(a) Taran believes that it will give him inhuman strength.
(b) Taran hopes to find a way to escape.
(c) Taran wants the glory of being the first of Morgant's new army.
(d) Taran knows that will break the cauldron.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gwythaints does Ellidyr say he killed?

2. Why does the enchantress say Taran and the others don't have to worry about being stepped on after they are turned into toads?

3. What does Orddu first suggest Taran might trade for the cauldron?

4. Why does the enchantress Orwen say she suggested that Taran and the others be turned into something besides toads?

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

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