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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Manawydan son of Llyr.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Manawydan keep the mouse he catches?
(a) In his shoe
(b) In his hat
(c) In his pocket
(d) In his glove

2. What is the name of the man (other than Pwyll) who claims Rhiannon as his bride?
(a) Gwawl
(b) Gwion
(c) Gawain
(d) Gwri

3. How long does Pwyll spend in the Otherworld?
(a) A month
(b) A season
(c) A week
(d) A year

4. How many riders approach Pwyll after he had driven the strange pack from the dead stag?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) One
(d) Nine

5. Where is Bendigeifran wounded?
(a) In the thigh
(b) In the foot
(c) In the heart
(d) In the head

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unusual about the warriors brought back to life by the Cauldron of Rebirth?

3. What color were the strange hounds seen by Pwyll?

4. What is the name of Pryderi's wife?

5. How many tales appear in THE MABINOGION?

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