Who’s Who?
This character is Taran’s wise guardian at Caer Dallben.
Who is Dallben?
Taran is injured by a soldier from Gwydion’s army.
False – it was the Horned King’s army.
This character plays a harp whose strings break when he lies.
Who is Fflewddur Fflam?
Who is Gwydion searching for in the forest, and why?
Who is Hen Wen, to get information to defeat the Horned King?
To climb awkwardly, like a toddler going upstairs.
What is clambered?
This talkative orphan is training to be an enchantress.
Who is Eilonwy?
The Cauldron-Born are dead warriors brought back to life.
True
This character warns Taran not to leave the farm or try to be a hero.
Who is Coll?
Why does Gwydion stop searching for Hen Wen?
He discovers the Horned King’s army is marching and must warn Caer Dathyl.
Very serious or dangerous.
What is dire?
This hairy man-beast follows Taran around the forest.
Who is Gurgi?
Eilonwy lives in Spiral Castle because she wants to serve Arawn.
False – she lives there to learn from Achren, her aunt.
This character helps Taran and Fflewddur escape from Spiral Castle.
Who is Eilonwy?
Why does Eilonwy help Taran escape Spiral Castle?
To get back at Achren for punishing her / to make her angry.
To talk on and on, often about silly things.
What is prattled?
This evil enchantress rules Spiral Castle.
Who is Achren?
The Cauldron-Born take Gwydion and Taran to Spiral Castle.
False – they take them to Achren, who imprisons them.
This character searches for Hen Wen after she escapes.
Who is Taran?
What lesson does Taran learn when he meets Gwydion?
That true heroism is not about looks but about wisdom and actions.
Weak, pale, or sickly.
What is pallid/wan/clammy?
This warrior prince is respected for his leadership and courage.
Who is Gwydion?
In the forest, Eilonwy tells Gwydion that Hen Wen has crossed the river.
False – she tells Taran.
This character imprisons Taran, Gwydion, and Fflewddur.
Who is Achren?
How does Taran show he is becoming a leader? (Give 2 ways)
Shows courage, takes responsibility for Hen Wen, shows concern for Eilonwy, decides to lead the group, etc.
Barely enough or very small amount.
What is meager or scant?