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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 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.

2. Who leads Doli's horse down the steep embankment at the beginning of chapter six?
(a) Elionwy.
(b) Taran.
(c) Gurgi.
(d) Doli.

3. What is on the top shelf in Dallben's chamber?
(a) A statue of Hen Wen.
(b) A sword.
(c) A silver chalice.
(d) The Book of Three.

4. What does Taran do to help Ellidyr's horse?
(a) Removes a rough spot from his bridle.
(b) Removes a rock from his saddle.
(c) Removes a rock from his hoof.
(d) Removes a thorn from his leg.

5. What kind of weapon does Gurgi have when he emerges from the bushes?
(a) A bow and arrow.
(b) A club.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Taran when a cheerful voice asks if he'd like to be turned into a toad?

2. What does each huntsman have on his forehead?

3. How did Eilonwy and Gurgi find Taran's group?

4. Where do the travelers get the food for their meal when they stop after riding all night?

5. What does Gwydion say he plans to seize from Arawn?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In chapter ten, describe what Taran and the others do to evade the Huntsmen they encounter near the marshes?

5. 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.

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

7. What is Ellidyr's reaction when Taran offers to help with Ellidyr's horse and what is Ellidyr's reaction when Taran finds a rock in the horse's hoof?

8. Describe the moment Taran realizes Doli has joined the fight against the Huntsmen.

9. What is news of Doli does Fflewddur give?

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

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