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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following tasks does Enid not perform when Gereint spends the night in her father's house?
(a) Helping Gereint take his boots off
(b) Cooking the meal
(c) Stabling Gereint's horse
(d) Shopping for food and drink

2. 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 duck
(c) A raven
(d) A swan

3. What did Llud use to destroy the Coranieid?
(a) Holy water brought from Rome
(b) Crushed insects and water
(c) Cold iron ground to powder
(d) Fire

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't the Coranieid be destroyed?

2. How many maidens does Cynon see in the castle?

3. What colour is Gereint's hair?

4. What is the name of Arthur's bishop?

5. How do the Countess's chamberlains plan to execute Luned?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Arthur's men stop him from attacking the Black Witch?

2. What convinces Gereint that Enid is loyal to him?

3. What are the three plagues that strike Llud's kingdom?

4. How does Llud deal with the plague of the scream?

5. Why does Cynon first approach the Hideous Herdsman?

6. Why does Llefelys travel to France?

7. Why does the lion choose to follow Owein?

8. Why does the author of "The Dream of Rhonabwy" say that nobody can remember the tale without a book?

9. How is Owein healed after his madness?

10. How do Cei and Gwrhyr find Mabon Son of Modron?

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