Q 01/05

In what year was The Black Cauldron released?

A) 1985

B) 1987

C) 1989

D) 1991

Answer · why

A) 1985

It had been scheduled for Christmas 1984 until a disastrous test screening forced cuts and a delay.

Q 02/05

The film is based on the first two books of which fantasy series?

A) The Dark Is Rising Sequence

B) The Chronicles of Prydain

C) The Earthsea Cycle

D) The Chronicles of Narnia

Answer · why

B) The Chronicles of Prydain

Lloyd Alexander's five-volume series began with The Book of Three in 1964.

Q 03/05

Who wrote the novels the film is based on?

A) Ursula K. Le Guin

B) Lloyd Alexander

C) Susan Cooper

D) T. H. White

Answer · why

B) Lloyd Alexander

He said there was 'no resemblance between the movie and the book' but admitted he found the film enjoyable.

Q 04/05

What is Taran's humble job at the start of the film?

A) Kitchen scullion

B) Castle stable boy

C) Assistant pig-keeper

D) Hillside shepherd

Answer · why

C) Assistant pig-keeper

He dreams of becoming a famous warrior while tending the oracular pig Hen Wen.

Q 05/05

What is the name of the oracular pig the Horned King wants to capture?

A) Caer

B) Gwydion

C) Orddu

D) Hen Wen

Answer · why

D) Hen Wen

Her visions can reveal the location of the cauldron, which is why Dallben sends her away for safety.