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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. Why can't the Coranieid be destroyed?

2. How does Cynon return back to Arthur's court after the black knight takes his horse?

3. What colors are worn by the horse and rider who first meets Rhonabwy?

4. Which of the following is not promised to Culhwch by the porter if he stays in the guest house?

5. Where does Llefelys go to get a wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Owein healed after his madness?

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

3. What do the Arthurian figures Rhonabwy meets in his dream say about Rhonabwy's looks?

4. Why does Llefelys travel to France?

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

6. Why is Cei angry at the two dwarfs?

7. What does the empress give to Peredur that helps him kill the Addanc?

8. How do Llud and Llefelys prevent the Coranieid overhearing the plans to destroy them?

9. Why does Gereint decide to marry Enid?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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)

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the character of King Arthur changes over time. Your answer should describe how he is portrayed in:

(a) "Culhwch and Olwen"

(b) the three romances ("The Lady of the Fountain", "Peredur son of Efrawg" and "Gereint son of Erbin")

(c) "The Dream of Rhonabwy".

Essay Topic 3

"The Dream of Rhonabwy" contains a contrast between Arthurian days and "modern life" (from the perspective of the author, i.e. Medieval life). Describe and evaluate this contrast. Your answer should be structured as follows:

(1) Describe the Arthurian setting in the tale

(2) Describe the "real world' in the tale

(3) Decide which setting is more exaggerated and what you believe the author was attempting to say through the contrast.

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