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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 animals is not consulted by Cei and Bedwyr?
(a) A badger
(b) An eagle
(c) A stag
(d) A salmon

2. How long does Rhonabwy dream for?
(a) Three days and three nights
(b) One whole night
(c) A night and a day
(d) One whole week

3. Which of the following is not one of the results of the terrible scream?
(a) Women have miscarriages
(b) Young men and women faint
(c) Animals and trees become barren
(d) Snow falls in the middle of summer

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

5. 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 make himself invisible
(c) The ability to see in total darkness when even a cat cannot see
(d) The ability of understanding the speech of birds and animals

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who Culhwch was destined to take as wife?

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

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

4. How many bards sing the praises of Arthur?

5. What does the lion bring to Owein to prove its loyalty to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gereint decide to marry Enid?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Cynon first approach the Hideous Herdsman?

7. Why does Llefelys travel to France?

8. Why and how does Luned rescue Owein?

9. Why does Rhonabwy set out on a journey?

10. Where does Culhwch first see Olwen?

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