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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 does Dallben say are the only things Ellidyr owns?
(a) His talent and his harp.
(b) His name and his sword.
(c) His father's kingdom and his mother's charm.
(d) His pride and his courage.

2. Where is the cauldron?
(a) In the underworld.
(b) Under the Dark Gate.
(c) In the Hall of Warriors.
(d) In Arawn's workshop.

3. What is Fflewddur doing when Taran finds him?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Cooling his feet in a stream.
(c) Sitting in a tree.
(d) Walking.

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

5. What does Gurgi say he'll do when Taran announces he's going in search of the cauldron?
(a) Wait for them here.
(b) Tell Gwydion where Taran has gone.
(c) Protect Eilonwy.
(d) Help by seeking and peeking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fflewddur tell Taran to do as he and Doli lead the Huntsmen away?

2. What is the bird Taran sees that he is certain means they are going toward Morva?

3. Where does Gwystyl say Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch are?

4. What does Gwystyl use to fan himself?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Eilonwy say to Taran as he and the others are preparing to leave?

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

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

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