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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. What are the food items Taran sees inside Gwystyl's cavern?
(a) Roots, lichens, and mushrooms.
(b) Dried fish, peanuts, and rhubarb.
(c) Beans, corn, and wheat.
(d) Turnips, parsnips, and potatoes.

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

3. What does Fflewddur say the symbol on the brooch means?
(a) Knowledge, truth, and love.
(b) Courage.
(c) Strength, valor, and honesty.
(d) Wisdom and vision.

4. What does Taran say to Ellidyr when they stop to rest the first time?
(a) He thanks Ellidyr for saving his life.
(b) He says Ellidyr should be more careful.
(c) He asks Ellidyr for water.
(d) He offers Ellidyr a bandage for his wound.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an activity of which Taran is aware during their travels soon after Adaon's death?

2. Who does Taran call on to gird his sword?

3. What does Eilonwy put on Adaon's grave after they have it built up with rocks?

4. What does Gwystyl say when Doli says he can't imagine why Gwystyl is the keeper of the post?

5. What does Taran discover when he wakes from his sleep?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. List three details of Taran's dreams as he sleeps after Adaon's death.

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

4. How does Taran know it's about to rain and why are his companions convinced that he is right?

5. List three details about the brief battle between Taran's group and the Huntsmen.

6. 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?

7. Briefly describe Smoit's first meeting with Taran.

8. In Chapter Two, Gwydion and Smoit have a difference of opinion as to whether the others have to join in the attack against Arawn. Describe that conversation.

9. What is Gwystyl's job and what does Doli say about Gwystyl's effort to do his job?

10. Why does Doli say being invisible isn't a good thing?

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