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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doli say when Gwystyl says the humans can't be allowed to enter?

2. What does Dallben say are the only things Ellidyr owns?

3. How does Taran wind up off his horse?

4. Who does Adaon say is waiting for his return?

5. What is Taran's task as the story opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Taran realizes Adaon has foreseen his own death, he asks why Adaon didn't say so. What is Adaon's response?

2. How does Taran know it's about to rain and why are his companions convinced that he is right?

3. Describe the huntsmen who attacked Taran and the others.

4. What is Gwystyl's job and what does Doli say about Gwystyl's effort to do his job?

5. What does Eilonwy say they used for transportation and what happened to put her afoot?

6. What happens between Taran and Ellidyr that results in Taran and Melynlas falling?

7. Briefly describe Smoit's first meeting with Taran.

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

9. How does Doli know Gwystyl is hiding information and how does he come to discover the whereabouts of the cauldron?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of magic in this story? List at least three instances of magic being used along with the importance it plays in each instance.

Essay Topic 2

Who is Doli? What is Doli's role in the story? Why is Doli a memorable character? Is he likeable? Believable? Why or why not? What is ironic about Doli's name?

Essay Topic 3

What the source of Adaon's supernatural vision and wisdom? How does Taran learn of the powers of this item? What happens to the item? Why does Taran believe the trade is a good one?

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