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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does the original writer not give as one of the things that makes this tale nearly impossible to learn by heart?
(a) The colors on the horses
(b) The colors on the mantles
(c) The magic stones
(d) The banners on the pavillions

2. Who killed the white stag?
(a) Owein
(b) Gwalchmei
(c) Gereint
(d) Arthur

3. Which of the following pieces of advice does Peredur's mother not give him?
(a) If nobody gives you food when you need it, you can help yourself.
(b) If you hear a woman scream, go and help.
(c) If you see a church, go inside and pray.
(d) If you stay overnight at a castle, you may stay three nights and no more.

4. How many times is Peredur able to mend the sword after cutting through the column?
(a) Once
(b) Three times
(c) Ten times
(d) Twice

5. Which bird of the following is not involved in creating the image that holds Peredur spellbound, thinking of his lady-love?
(a) A hawk
(b) A swan
(c) A duck
(d) A raven

6. How many maidens does Cynon see in the castle?
(a) Two
(b) Twenty-four
(c) Thirty-two
(d) Ten

7. What prevents Llud and Llefelys talking to each other?
(a) A demon
(b) They were drunk
(c) A storm
(d) The Coranieid

8. Who hits Ysbaddaden in the knee with one of the giant's poisoned spears?
(a) Bedwyr
(b) Culhwch
(c) Cei
(d) Custennin

9. Which of the following is not promised to Culhwch by the porter if he stays in the guest house?
(a) Wine
(b) A hot bath
(c) Food for his dogs and horse
(d) Hot peppered chops

10. What is on the banner topping the white pavilion that the first messenger to Arthur and Owein?
(a) A gold dragon breathing black fire
(b) A red horse with a yellow mane
(c) A black snake with red eyes
(d) A black raven with golden claws

11. Which of the following countries does not have a representative at the council where a truce is asked for?
(a) Greece
(b) Norway
(c) Poland
(d) France

12. What is the most common response of both Owein and Arthur when the messengers bring them news about the battle between the men and the ravens?
(a) Keep playing
(b) Play on
(c) Play thy game
(d) Play the game

13. Where do the pure black troop come from?
(a) Sweden
(b) Denmark
(c) France
(d) Ireland

14. Which of the following does Gereint not find in the orchards in the mists?
(a) A woman sitting on a golden chair
(b) A fountain
(c) A pavilion of brocaded silk
(d) A hunting horn hanging on an apple tree

15. Where does Llud bury the captured pigs?
(a) Cornwall
(b) Caer Llion
(c) The White Mount in London
(d) Dinas Emreis

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following tasks does Enid not perform when Gereint spends the night in her father's house?

2. What color is the hair of the Ragged Maiden who offers herself as Peredur's paramour?

3. Where does Owein end up living with his wife?

4. What did Llud use to destroy the Coranieid?

5. What is unusual about the knight seen by Gwenhwyfar and Gereint?

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