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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Adaon take over leading the group after only a short distance?
(a) Fflewddur's harp strings break, indicating he doesn't know the way.
(b) Doli tires of being invisible.
(c) Ellidyr claims to want to protect their rear from attackes.
(d) Taran's horse tires because he is riding double with Eilonwy.

2. What happens to the three Huntsmen chasing Taran and the others?
(a) They lose the trail and go in the wrong direction.
(b) They fall into the bog.
(c) They suddenly fall dead without any reason.
(d) They are killed by Elionwy's arrows.

3. Where does Adaon say he got the brooch he wears?
(a) From his daughter.
(b) From his mother.
(c) From his betrothed.
(d) From his grandmother.

4. What does Eilonwy put on Adaon's grave after they have it built up with rocks?
(a) Herbs.
(b) His cloak.
(c) Flowers.
(d) His brooch.

5. What happens soon after Taran insists the group leave the shelter on the side of the mountain?
(a) It begins to hail.
(b) The Huntsmen arrive.
(c) The shelter collapses.
(d) It stops raining.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the top shelf in Dallben's chamber?

2. What does Adaon say he dreamed Ellidyr has on his shoulder?

3. Why does Fflewddur say he tends to add "a little color to the facts?"

4. What does Eilonwy say Taran looks like when he's angry?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. List at least three things about Gwystyl's cavern and describe his reaction to the arrival of Taran and the others.

2. What does Ellidyr say that makes Taran decide he'll go in search of the cauldron and what does Eilonwy say that makes him change his mind?

3. What are the "Cauldron-Born?"

4. What is the Dark Gate and what is Taran's reaction when he hears the name mentioned?

5. What does Dallben give to Taran and what does Taran ask Eilonwy to do with this new possession?

6. What is Eilonwy's role in helping Doli find the person in the hollow tree and how do they know someone is there?

7. Describe how Taran finds the cottage of the enchantresses and what it looks like.

8. What is the reaction of the group when Taran discovers Ellidyr is missing and why do they follow him?

9. What happens between Taran and Ellidyr that results in Taran and Melynlas falling?

10. Describe the huntsmen who attacked Taran and the others.

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