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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. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?

2. How does Llwyd transform his wife back into human form?

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

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

5. How long does it take Elen's brothers to conquer the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were these tales originally presented to an audience?

2. What is given to Matholwch and the other Irishmen in compensation for the mutilated horses?

3. What happens to Branwen after the battle?

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

5. What do the Irish hide within the hall built for Bendigeidfran and why?

6. How does Pwyll win Rhiannon back from Gwawl?

7. Why does Efnisien mutilate the Irish horses?

8. How do Math and Gwydion find Lleu Llaw Gyffes after Gronwr shoots him?

9. Exactly what disappears during the thunder and mist, and what does not?

10. What period in history were the later tales in "The Mabinogion" written down in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many claim that Celtic society assigned a high status to women. Bearing in mind that The Mabinogion is considered to be a very important collection of Celtic legend, do the tales in The Mabinogion support this view? Use examples from at least three tales to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the relationship between Gereint and Enid changes over time. What conflicts do they have and how are these conflicts resolved?

Essay Topic 3

How is magic or the fantasy element used in the tales in The Mabinogion? To answer this, your answer should include the following:

1 Choose the tale that has the highest level of fantasy/magic in its plot and describe it in detail.

2 Choose the tale that has the least amount of fantasy/magic in its plot and also describe it in detail.

3 Describe the differences and similarities between the two tales you have chosen in regards to how magic is used.

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