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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 is not one of the results of the terrible scream?
(a) Women have miscarriages
(b) Snow falls in the middle of summer
(c) Animals and trees become barren
(d) Young men and women faint

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

3. Which of the following is one of Cei's supernatural abilities?
(a) The ability to grow as tall as a tree at will
(b) The ability to see in total darkness when even a cat cannot see
(c) The ability to make himself invisible
(d) The ability of understanding the speech of birds and animals

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

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

6. Where do Arthur's warband first find Twrch Trwyth?
(a) Ireland
(b) France
(c) Scotland
(d) Cornwall

7. Where does Owein end up living with his wife?
(a) The shining castle
(b) The castle of the Black Oppressor
(c) The city by the fountain
(d) Arthur's court

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

9. Which of the following is not given as a name for London?
(a) Caer Ludd
(b) Lwndrys
(c) Caer Lloegyr
(d) Caer Lundein

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

11. Who is the rightful king of Powys?
(a) Madawg
(b) Rhonabwy
(c) Iorwoerth
(d) Cadwgawn

12. What does the lion bring to Owein to prove its loyalty to him?
(a) A roebuck and firewood
(b) A new sword
(c) A precious stone
(d) A horse and armour

13. What color is the hair of the Ragged Maiden who offers herself as Peredur's paramour?
(a) Red or auburn
(b) We are not told
(c) Black
(d) Blonde

14. Why does Enid scream?
(a) The earl spills wine over her skirt.
(b) The earl tries to kill Gereint.
(c) The earl boxes her ears.
(d) The earl tries to rape her.

15. Which of the following does Peredur not encounter in the quest of the Black Worm of the Barrow?
(a) The Lady of the Feasts
(b) The Sons of the Kings of Suffering
(c) The Lord of the Hunt
(d) Edlym Red-sword

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes the razor from between the ears of Twrch Trwyth?

2. Which bird of the following is not involved in creating the image that holds Peredur spellbound, thinking of his lady-love?

3. What did Llud use to destroy the Coranieid?

4. Where does Llefelys go to get a wife?

5. Which of the following well-known Arthurian characters is not invoked by Culhwch when he asks his boon from Arthur?

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