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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 Taran say he believes the group should do?
(a) Steal the cauldron.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Tell Dallben and Gwydion.
(d) Destroy the cauldron.

2. What is Morgant's response when Taran says they are under the protection of Gwydion?
(a) He doesn't fear Gwydion.
(b) Gwydion has been captured as well.
(c) Gwydion has united with Morgant.
(d) Gwydion is dead.

3. What does Eilonwy say Ellidyr did to her bow?
(a) Took it.
(b) Broke it.
(c) Threw it in the river.
(d) Burned it.

4. Who reveals to Ellidyr that they've found the cauldron?
(a) Taran.
(b) Gurdi.
(c) Eilonwy.
(d) Fflewddur.

5. What is the ridiculous question the enchantress asks Taran and the others?
(a) How many hairs on a dog's back.
(b) How many drops in a bucket of water.
(c) How many twigs in a bird's next.
(d) How many licks in a lolly pop.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Gurgi find the cauldron?

3. Who pulls the ropes while Taran pushes at the cauldron in an effort to get it out of the river?

4. How does Oddur say the cauldron must be destroyed?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Taran think of just before he agrees to give Orddu the brooch in exchange for the cauldron?

3. What does Taran see when, during the night, they peek through the window of the cottage?

4. What is the history of the brooch?

5. Describe what happens when Taran and the others encounter Morgant in Chapter Eighteen.

6. What are the conditions Ellidyr places on his help moving the cauldron and what are his reasons for those conditions?

7. What are some of the options to get rid of the cauldron do Taran and the others consider and what in the end must they do with it?

8. In the opening paragraphs of Chapter Twenty, what knocks Taran down and how does Taran figure out what it is?

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

10. How does Taran try to mislead the enchantresses when asked for their names and what is the result of his attempted deception?

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