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 happens just as Taran and the others mount up to travel to the new meeting place?

2. What does Taran discover when he wakes from his sleep?

3. What does Gwydion say will determine whether their attack is successful?

4. What does Fflewddur tell Taran to do as he and Doli lead the Huntsmen away?

5. Who leads Doli's horse down the steep embankment at the beginning of chapter six?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the crow Taran and the others see in Gwystyl's cave, Eilonwy's reaction to it, and Fflewddur's reaction to the crow's name.

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

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

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

5. What are the "Cauldron-Born?"

6. What is Eilonwy's role in helping Doli find the person in the hollow tree and how do they know someone is there?

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

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

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

10. List at least three things about Gwystyl's cavern and describe his reaction to the arrival of Taran and the others.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Taran and Ellidyr are very competitive and each wants desperately to earn glory by their deeds. What are some of the things each of them does because of this competitiveness? Are there good aspects to their competitiveness? Bad aspects?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Taran? What is his role in the story? Why is he an important character? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Is he likeable? Believable? Why or why not?

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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