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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 does Enid scream?

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

3. What color is the hair of the Ragged Maiden who offers herself as Peredur's paramour?

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

5. What is the ultimate fate of the Black Oppressor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Owein healed after his madness?

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

6. Why does the lion choose to follow Owein?

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

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

9. Why does Rhonabwy set out on a journey?

10. Why does Llefelys travel to France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Examine the character of the magician Gwydion in "Math son of Mathonwy" and describe him in detail. State whether this character is more a negative character or a positive character, or neutral, using quotes from the text to support your answer.

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