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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tale is the earliest contained in THE MABINOGION?

2. What is unusual about the warriors brought back to life by the Cauldron of Rebirth?

3. How old was Gwri when he learned to walk?

4. When does Teyrnon's mare give birth to a foal?

5. Which of the following is not part of the situation where Lleu Llaw Gyffes can be killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Macsen see in his dream beside the river?

2. How does Math react to the news that Goewin has been raped?

3. Why do the four have to leave the towns in Lloegyr they try to settle in?

4. What does Elen insist on after the messengers salute her as Empress of Rome?

5. What action of Pwyll's during his year in the Otherworld impresses Arawn as an example of virtue?

6. What happens to Branwen after the battle?

7. Why does Elen command the roads to be built throughout Britain?

8. What are onomastic tales?

9. How does Lleu Llaw Gyffes get his name?

10. What happens when the door facing Cornwall is opened?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the character of Cei as he appears in the earlier tales and as he appears in the later romances, and describe how the portrayal of this character has changed over time. Use quotes from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In The Mabinogion, what behavior is considered honourable or dishonourable? Choose two examples of behaviour described as honourable in the text and two examples of dishonourable behaviour. Describe each in detail, and include an explanation of how the honourable or dishonourable action affects the events of the plot.

Essay Topic 3

The Mabinogion contains numerous examples of onomastic tales. Choose three places from the list below and for each, explain the following:

(1) How, according to the tale they appear in, the place earned its name

(2) How important the incident is in the plot of the tale in which it appears.

Choose from:

(a) Talebolion (Branwen daughter of Llyr)

(b) Llydaw (The Dream of Macsen Wledig)

(c) Caer Fyrddin (The Dream of Macsen Wledig)

(d) Creuwyron (Math son of Mathonwy)

(e) Caer Llud (Llud and Llefelys)

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