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

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

3. Which of the following countries does not have a representative at the council where a truce is asked for?

4. Where does Llefelys go to get a wife?

5. How many times has the knight Gereint followed won the sparrowhawk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rhonabwy set out on a journey?

2. Who teaches Peredur in the ways of knighthood?

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

4. Where does Culhwch first see Olwen?

5. Why does Cynon first approach the Hideous Herdsman?

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

7. How is Owein healed after his madness?

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

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

10. Why does the lion choose to follow Owein?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

In The Mabinogion, what behavior is considered honourable or dishonourable? Choose two examples of behaviour described as honourable in the text and two examples of dishonourable behaviour. Describe each in detail, and include an explanation of how the honourable or dishonourable action affects the events of the plot.

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