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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 is Dyrnwyn?
(a) A pig.
(b) A horse.
(c) A sword.
(d) A farming implement.

2. What happens to the first arrows fired by Taran, Eilonwy, and Gurgi?
(a) They strike two Huntsmen and Doli.
(b) They Strike three Huntsmen.
(c) They strike the same Huntsman.
(d) The wind causes them to fly off course.

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

4. How does Gurgi get into the house?
(a) Through a window.
(b) Through a hole in the wall.
(c) Through the chimney.
(d) Through a door.

5. Where does Doli say the Huntsmen are camped?
(a) In the valley below the entrance to Gwystyl's cave.
(b) Just outside the entrance to Gwystyl's cave.
(c) Just above the entrance to Gwystyl's cave.
(d) Over the rise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Doli say he's arrived at the farm?

2. What does Taran say to Ellidyr when they stop to rest the first time?

3. What does Fflewddur have strapped to his back as the group prepares for the upcoming attack?

4. What does Adaon say he dreamed about himself during the quest to find the cauldron?

5. What does Taran hold in his hands while he sleeps during the night after the rain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Doli say he learned about the cauldron and why do Adaon and Fflewddur say they now have to do?

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

4. Describe the argument Ellidyr and Taran have over Eilonwy's arrival.

5. How does Doli know Gwystyl is hiding information and how does he come to discover the whereabouts of the cauldron?

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

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