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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does not take part in the storytelling in Arthur's court?
(a) Owein
(b) Glewlwyd Mighty-Grasp
(c) Gwenhwyfar
(d) Cei

2. Who takes the comb from between the ears of Twrch Trwyth?
(a) Bedwyr
(b) We are not told
(c) Cacamwri
(d) Osla Big-knife

3. Which of the following is one of Cei's supernatural abilities?
(a) The ability to grow as tall as a tree at will
(b) The ability to see in total darkness when even a cat cannot see
(c) The ability to make himself invisible
(d) The ability of understanding the speech of birds and animals

4. What is on the banner topping the white pavilion that the first messenger to Arthur and Owein?
(a) A black raven with golden claws
(b) A gold dragon breathing black fire
(c) A black snake with red eyes
(d) A red horse with a yellow mane

5. What is the name of the woman who Culhwch was destined to take as wife?
(a) Olwen
(b) Goewin
(c) Gwen
(d) Ysbaddaden

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the original writer not give as one of the things that makes this tale nearly impossible to learn by heart?

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

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

4. What causes the scream?

5. Where do the pure black troop come from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who teaches Peredur in the ways of knighthood?

3. Why is Cei angry at the two dwarfs?

4. Why does Rhonabwy set out on a journey?

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

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

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

8. Why does the lion choose to follow Owein?

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

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

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