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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. Who takes the razor from between the ears of Twrch Trwyth?
(a) Arthur
(b) Culhwch
(c) Mabon
(d) Cei

2. 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?
(a) The colors on the mantles
(b) The magic stones
(c) The colors on the horses
(d) The banners on the pavillions

3. How many times is Peredur able to mend the sword after cutting through the column?
(a) Ten times
(b) Three times
(c) Once
(d) Twice

4. How many bards sing the praises of Arthur?
(a) We are not told
(b) One hundred
(c) Nine
(d) Twenty-four

5. Who is the first person of Arthur's court to find Gereint wounded under a tree?
(a) Gwalchmei
(b) Gwenhwyfar
(c) Cei
(d) The steward's servant

Short Answer Questions

1. How many maidens does Cynon see in the castle?

2. What is on the banner topping the white pavilion that the first messenger to Arthur and Owein?

3. What is the most common response of both Owein and Arthur when the messengers bring them news about the battle between the men and the ravens?

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

5. Which of the following is not promised to Culhwch by the porter if he stays in the guest house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gereint decide to follow the knight and the dwarf?

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

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

4. How does Llud deal with the plague of the scream?

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

6. Why does the lion choose to follow Owein?

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

8. Why and how does Luned rescue Owein?

9. Why does Llefelys travel to France?

10. Why does Cynon first approach the Hideous Herdsman?

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