The Black Cauldron Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Black Cauldron Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Eilonwy bring to Adaon just before he dies?

2. What does Gwystyl say when Taran says the cauldron is missing from Annuvin?

3. Where is the wound that's bleeding on Ellidyr's body?

4. What does Gwystyl say Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch are?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ellidyr's reaction when Taran offers to help with Ellidyr's horse and what is Ellidyr's reaction when Taran finds a rock in the horse's hoof?

2. What does Dallben give to Taran and what does Taran ask Eilonwy to do with this new possession?

3. What is the reaction of the group when Taran discovers Ellidyr is missing and why do they follow him?

4. Why does Doli say being invisible isn't a good thing?

5. What does Doli say he learned about the cauldron and why do Adaon and Fflewddur say they now have to do?

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

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

8. In chapter ten, describe what Taran and the others do to evade the Huntsmen they encounter near the marshes?

9. List three details of Taran's dreams as he sleeps after Adaon's death.

10. What does Adaon say he dreamed about Taran and what is Taran's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who (what) is Gurgi? What descriptions are given about Gurgi? What is his role in the story? What is significant about the way Gurgi talks?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Fflewddur? Why does he carry a harp? What unique thing does the harp sometimes do when Fflewddur is talking?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Eilonwy? How does she become involved in the quest? What kind of character is she? Is she likeable? Believable? Why or why not?

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