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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) Taran's horse tires because he is riding double with Eilonwy.
(b) Doli tires of being invisible.
(c) Ellidyr claims to want to protect their rear from attackes.
(d) Fflewddur's harp strings break, indicating he doesn't know the way.

2. What are the first words Eilonwy says to Taran upon her arrival at the campsite?
(a) That he should put down his sword.
(b) That she's sorry she followed him.
(c) That he shoudl be ashamed of himself.
(d) That Dallben is nearby.

3. How did Eilonwy and Gurgi find Taran's group?
(a) They followed the horse tracks.
(b) Gurgi tracked them with "sniffings."
(c) Eilonwy used her magic bauble as a compass.
(d) They followed the map.

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

5. What does Adaon say he dreamed about himself during the quest to find the cauldron?
(a) That he was in a glade filled with sunshine and flowers.
(b) That he was in a boat on a lazy river.
(c) That he was riding a fast horse through the rain.
(d) That he was dead at the hand of Taran.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does each huntsman have on his forehead?

2. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, what does Gurgi look like when they stop to rest

3. What does Adaon say he dreamed about Morgant?

4. What are the food items Taran sees inside Gwystyl's cavern?

5. What does Gwydion say will determine whether their attack is successful?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What information does Doli get regarding the Huntsmen and what is the escape plan?

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

6. What does Adaon say he dreamed about Taran and what is Taran's response?

7. 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.

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

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

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

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