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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. Who hits Ysbaddaden in the knee with one of the giant's poisoned spears?

2. Which of the following animals does Cynon not mention when he describes the Hideous Herdsman?

3. Which bird of the following is not involved in creating the image that holds Peredur spellbound, thinking of his lady-love?

4. Who killed the white stag?

5. What is on the helmet of the messenger who tells Arthur that Owein's ravens have killed the young men?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who teaches Peredur in the ways of knighthood?

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

3. Why does the lion choose to follow Owein?

4. Why does Llefelys travel to France?

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

6. Why does Gereint decide to marry Enid?

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

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

9. Where does Culhwch first see Olwen?

10. Why does Cynon first approach the Hideous Herdsman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The motif of the magical food vessel seems to be an important one in Celtic mythology and in The Mabinogion. Choose three examples of these magical food vessels presented in the text and describe each in detail. Along with your description, explain the role that the vessel plays in the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Hunting seems to be an important plot element in many of the tales in The Mabinogion. Eexplain the role that hunts and hunting play in the plots of the following tales:

(a) Pwyll Prince of Dyfed

(b) Culhwch and Olwen

(c) The Dream of Macsen Wledig

Essay Topic 3

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

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