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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gurgi do during the night while Taran and the others are trying to escape?
(a) Cries.
(b) Tries to cut through Fflewddur's bindings.
(c) He's unconscious and does nothing.
(d) Tries to untie his bindings.

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

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

5. What are the first words Ellidyr says to Taran and the others when they are reunited in Chapter Seventeen?
(a) Am I glad to see you!
(b) Well met, brave company of scarecrows.
(c) Were you trying to lose me?
(d) Where have you been?

6. Where does Gurgi find the cauldron?
(a) In the cottage.
(b) In the marsh.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the chicken roost.

7. What is the position Morgant offers Taran?
(a) To be Morgant's pig keeper.
(b) To be Morgant's war-leader.
(c) He doesn't offer a position.
(d) To be Morgant's chief financial officer.

8. Why does Taran say he stole the cauldron?
(a) To sell it back to Arawn.
(b) To be able to keep it.
(c) To have the glory of turning it over to Gwydion.
(d) To build an army.

9. What does Taran first offer to trade for the cauldron?
(a) His sword.
(b) Himself.
(c) Eilonwy.
(d) A potion for gold.

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

11. What does Eilonwy respond when Ellidyr says Taran will break his promise?
(a) Ellidyr is a hateful man.
(b) She will make sure Taran keeps his word.
(c) Ellidyr would break his promises, but that they aren't like him.
(d) Taran is a man of his word.

12. How many gwythaints does Ellidyr say he killed?
(a) Five.
(b) Dozens.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

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

14. What is Fflewddur's role when they are struggling again to get the cauldron from the water?
(a) He pries under the cauldron.
(b) He manages the horses.
(c) He has no role because he is injured.
(d) He works beside Eilonwy.

15. Why does the enchantress say Taran and the others don't have to worry about being stepped on after they are turned into toads?
(a) She says she doesn't believe in killing.
(b) She says she's too squeamish.
(c) She says she will keep them as pets.
(d) She says she's afrait of Taran.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Orddu call the Black Cauldron?

3. How does Morgant say he and the others learned of Taran's trip to the marshes?

4. In the opening lines of Chapter Eleven, what happens to make Taran drop his sword?

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

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