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

2. What does Ellidyr do to destroy the cauldron?

3. Who is leading Morgant's warriors when they encounter Taran's group in the meadow?

4. What does Doli say about releasing Ellidyr?

5. What does Taran first offer to trade for the cauldron?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Taran and the others try to steal the cauldron and what is the reaction of the enchantresses?

2. What happens at the end of Chapter Eighteen that reveals Morgant is not the man they believe him to be?

3. Describe Ellidyr's final moments of life.

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

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

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

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

8. What are some of the suggestions as to how to find the cauldron?

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

10. How do the enchantresses say Arawn got the cauldron and why was he allowed to do that?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Adaon? What is his power? What does Taran learn about the source of this power and how does he learn this? What happens to Adaon? Why does Adaon refuse to decide whether the group will go on from Gwystyl's cavern?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Ellidyr? Why is he an important character? What are his strengths and weaknesses? What is his fate? How does he change over the course of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Arawn? What is his role in the story? How many times does he actually appear in the story? Describe what's known about him.

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