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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 of the following is not given as a name for London?

2. Which of the following is one of Cei's supernatural abilities?

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

4. What colour is Gereint's hair?

5. What relation is Culhwch to Arthur?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the lion choose to follow Owein?

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

4. Why does Glewlwyd Mighty-Grasp recommend that Culhwch should be admitted to Arthur's court?

5. Why does Peredur's mother raise him in seclusion?

6. Where do Owein and Arthur play their games of gwyddbwyll?

7. Why is Cei angry at the two dwarfs?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the three romances and using material in these, describe what a "typical" (idealised Arthurian) knight is like regarding behaviour, habits, appearance and abilities.

Essay Topic 2

Family relationships seem to play an important role in the tales in The Mabinogion. Choose three of the family groups below and describe the relationship that exists between them in detail. For each, state how the relationship helps progress the plot of the tale. Choose from:

(a) Culhwch and Arthur

(b) Pryderi and Manawydan

(c) Branwen, Bendigeidfran and Efnisien

(d) Gwydion, Aranrhod and Lleu Llaw Gyffes

Essay Topic 3

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.

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