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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. What day of the week is it when the messenger brings news of the white stag?

2. What is the first thing that happens when someone pours water on the marble slab?

3. Who helps Peredur take the dead knight's armour off?

4. Where do the pure black troop come from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Cynon first approach the Hideous Herdsman?

3. Why and how does Luned rescue Owein?

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

5. Why does Rhonabwy set out on a journey?

6. How does Enid travel to Arthur's court?

7. How is Owein healed after his madness?

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

9. Why is Cei angry at the two dwarfs?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How is magic or the fantasy element used in the tales in The Mabinogion? To answer this, your answer should include the following:

1 Choose the tale that has the highest level of fantasy/magic in its plot and describe it in detail.

2 Choose the tale that has the least amount of fantasy/magic in its plot and also describe it in detail.

3 Describe the differences and similarities between the two tales you have chosen in regards to how magic is used.

Essay Topic 3

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

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