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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 Orddu say she didn't steal the brooch?
(a) It's power remains only if it's given willingly.
(b) It is impossible to remove it from the one who wears it.
(c) She wanted to give Taran a chance to give it up.
(d) She has too much pride.

2. What is the weapon Ellidyr uses against Taran as Chapter Seventeen comes to a close?
(a) A bow and arrow.
(b) A stick.
(c) A rock.
(d) A sword.

3. What did Ellidyr tell Morgant about Taran's fate?
(a) He'd died in the marsh.
(b) He'd been captured while trying to steal the cauldron.
(c) He'd been killed by Huntsmen.
(d) He'd drowned.

4. Why does the enchantress Orwen say she suggested that Taran and the others be turned into something besides toads?
(a) She hates toads.
(b) She wants to try a new spell.
(c) She has too many toads already.
(d) For variety.

5. Where does Eilonwy first see the gwythaints?
(a) Sneaking among the bushes.
(b) Sitting in a tree.
(c) Coming from the river.
(d) Flying overhead.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Twelve, how does Orgoch clear the crockery off the table?

2. What does Doli suggest when Fflewddur says Morgant is headed for the tent?

3. What does Eilonwy tell Taran about the food the enchantresses put before them?

4. Why does Taran say he stole the cauldron?

5. What does Islimach do after seeing Ellidyr's body?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Taran's group find the cauldron?

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

3. Describe Ellidyr's final moments of life.

4. What does the enchantress threaten to change Taran and the others into and what does she say they'll do once they've been changed?

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

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

7. List two things that happen to Taran and the group as they are traveling in Chapter Sixteen.

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

9. Describe the reunion with Ellidyr.

10. What are some of the trades offered to Orddu for the cauldron and what is Orddu's reaction to each?

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