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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 is Fflewddur's role when they are struggling again to get the cauldron from the water?
(a) He pries under the cauldron.
(b) He manages the horses.
(c) He has no role because he is injured.
(d) He works beside Eilonwy.

2. What does Taran ask Ellidyr to help them do?
(a) Find an easier path.
(b) Leave.
(c) Find Dallben and bring him to them..
(d) Take the cauldron to Dallben or at least help get it out of the river.

3. What is the position Morgant offers Taran?
(a) To be Morgant's pig keeper.
(b) To be Morgant's war-leader.
(c) He doesn't offer a position.
(d) To be Morgant's chief financial officer.

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

5. Why does Orddu say Eilonwy must not touch the fabric on a loom?
(a) It's filled with nettles.
(b) It carries a dark magic.
(c) It is enchanted.
(d) It isn't finished.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fflewddur do to try to cheer up the group after a day of traveling with the cauldron?

2. Why does the enchantress Orwen say she suggested that Taran and the others be turned into something besides toads?

3. What does Eilonwy respond when Ellidyr says Taran will break his promise?

4. What does Orddu first suggest Taran might trade for the cauldron?

5. Who is the first to cross the river?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Morgant's plan for the cauldron and why does he say he deserves to have it?

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

3. Describe the reunion with Ellidyr.

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

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

6. List three details about the first enchantress.

7. What is the history of the brooch?

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

9. What is the proposition Morgant offers to Taran and why does he say he's making the offer?

10. How did Dallben swallow some of the wisdom potion?

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