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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lady of the Fountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was Llasar Llaes Gyfnewid's wife pregnant for?
(a) Six months
(b) A fortnight
(c) Six weeks
(d) A month

2. What town was Pwyll and Rhiannon's son born in?
(a) Caer Aranrhod
(b) Caer Llion
(c) Arberth
(d) Aberystwyth

3. What color hair does the maiden have when Macsen sees her in the dream?
(a) Red
(b) We are not told
(c) Black
(d) Golden

4. What did Cynon see the two blond curly-haired youths doing in the castle?
(a) Making arrows
(b) Playing gwyddbwyll
(c) Practicing sword fighting
(d) Practicing archery

5. Which of the following was not originally a medieval courtly romance?
(a) Gereint Son of Erbin
(b) The Lady of the Fountain
(c) Branwen Daughter of Llyr
(d) Peredur son of Efrawg

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is killed in order to frame Rhiannon for the murder of her son?

2. What animal does Pwyll say that he has trapped in the bag?

3. Which well-known legendary hero appears in several tales within The Mabinogion?

4. How does Cynon return back to Arthur's court after the black knight takes his horse?

5. Which of the following is not one of the results of the terrible scream?

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