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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 Fflewddur offer to trade for the cauldron?
(a) His harp
(b) His horse.
(c) His magic lamp.
(d) His earring.

2. Why does Orddu decline Fflewddur's gift?
(a) They already have too many of them.
(b) It would be too much trouble to keep it in tune.
(c) It takes too much work to keep it fed.
(d) It would take a lot of work to keep it clean.

3. What are the first words Ellidyr says to Taran and the others when they are reunited in Chapter Seventeen?
(a) Well met, brave company of scarecrows.
(b) Where have you been?
(c) Were you trying to lose me?
(d) Am I glad to see you!

4. Why does Eilonwy wish for straw once the group is in the shed?
(a) To burn the cottage of the enchantresses.
(b) To keep them warm.
(c) To feed the horses.
(d) To make a bed for Gurgi.

5. What does Ellidyr say when Taran warns of the black beast sitting on his shoulder?
(a) That he can overcome it.
(b) That he doesn't care.
(c) That the beast is his friend.
(d) That Taran is a liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gurgi do during the night while Taran and the others are trying to escape?

2. Who is leading Morgant's warriors when they encounter Taran's group in the meadow?

3. Why does Eilonwy say she believes Taran is the best Assistant Pig-Keeper in the region?

4. Who says they should give Ellidyr the food he asks for?

5. What did Ellidyr tell Morgant about Taran's fate?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Nineteen, what does Ellidyr say about the "black beast" and is the black beast a real creature?

2. What is the history of the brooch?

3. What do Taran and the others do to try to destroy the cauldron and what are the results of those efforts?

4. What is the situation when Taran regains consciousness in Chapter Eighteen and what is his reaction to the situation?

5. What are some of the suggestions as to how to find the cauldron?

6. Why does Taran say he and the others can't simply leave without the cauldron?

7. List three details about the first enchantress.

8. Describe the encounter with the gwythaints.

9. Describe Ellidyr's final moments of life.

10. What happens when Taran and the others try to steal the cauldron and what is the reaction of the enchantresses?

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