Chapters 11-13
What happened to Gurgi while climbing for honey?
When Fflewddur plays his harp, why does it sound so beautiful?
It is a magical harp that plays music that not even Fflewddur expects.
What strange thing does Doli do with his face? What is he actually trying to do? Why is Doli so angry?
Doli hold his breath until his face turns red. He is trying to turn invisible. He is angry because he is the only one in his family that cannot turn invisible.
What happened when Taran attempted to use Dyrnwyn?
The fire of Dyrnwyn burnt his arm when lightning came out of the small, exposed part of the sword that Taran unsheathed.
Taran is extremely surprised when someone appears. Who is it? What is he/she wearing?
Gwydion. He was wearing the clothing of a prince with a beautiful robe.
Why did the Cauldron Born turn around?
They weaken the further they get from Arawn.
What option does Medwyn give to Taran?
Taran can stay in Medwyn's valley and let his friends continue on the journey without him.
When Taran and Gwydion were looking for Hen Wen together, why could they find no tracks?
The Fair Folk warriors took Hen Wen underground after defeating some of the Horned King's men.
What does Taran suggest that Doli do? How does Doli respond?
Taran suggests that Doli go back home. Doli said that he could not leave a botched job.
What happened to the Horned King at the end and why did it happen?
The Horned King exploded after Gwydion said his real name out loud.
They let Melyngar lead the way.
What were the talented singers of the Fair Folk called?
The Children of Evening
What two things delayed the crew's journey after getting out of the Fair Folk realm?
Hen Wen and the gwythaint
Which two characters actually hit warriors with their bow and arrows?
Doli and Gurgi
Describe Oeth-Anoeth. After the description, explain what Gwydion gained after he survived Oeth-Anoeth.
Oeth-Anoeth is a torture chamber near Spiral Castle, owned by Arawn. There are human bones lining the walls. Gwydion learned the secrets of life and death, laughter and tears, and endings and beginnings. He also could communicate with animals.
Who said the following line: "Since we're this far, we might just as well cross Ystrad and follow along the hills, staying out of sight of the Horned King. We'll be only a few days from Caer Dathyl, and if we keep a good pace, we should reach it just in time." Additionally, what caused this change in plans?
Fflewddur. The Horned King's men were too close to them, so the crew had to change their path.
Name 4 of the Fair Folk's greatest skills.
1. Coal mining
2. Singing
3. Plumbing
4. Wish granting
What two qualities did Taran know that all Fair Folk possessed?
Honesty and honor
What was so odd about where Melyngar took Eilonwy and Taran?
Melyngar took them towards, and right into, the Horned King's army.
What gifts did Taran, Gurgi, Eilonwy, Ffleddur and Doli receive as gifts?
Taran - a trip home and Melynlas
Eilonwy - a ring of gold set with a gem carved by the Fair Folk
Gurgi - a wallet of food that never runs out of food
Doli - the power of invisibility
Fflewddur - a harp strong that never breaks and plays the best tune
Who does Taran thinks Medywn might be (in Prydain's terms)? Unfortunately, you must also spell your answer properly.
Nevvid Nav Neivion
What is the kingdom of the Fair Folk called?
Tylwyth Teg
In an attempt to make Doli cheer up, Taran told Doli that he wished he could carve gemstones like Doli. Instead, Taran claims that all he knows how to do are what two things?
Horeshoes and vegetables
Who said the following lines: "Put up your blade. Arrows first. We'll have work enough for swords later" and "They know we can sting! Loose again!"
Fflewddur
What house is Eilonwy from?
The house of Llyr