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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 did Bendigeifran tell the survivors to bury his head?
(a) Harddlech
(b) London
(c) Cornwall
(d) France

2. Which of the following is not one of the survivors?
(a) Pryderi
(b) Manawydan
(c) Pwyll
(d) Taliesin

3. What crop does Manawydan plant?
(a) Barley
(b) Rye
(c) Wheat
(d) Maize

4. Who accuses Rhiannon of the murder?
(a) Gwawl
(b) Teyrnon
(c) Pwyll's councillors
(d) Her waiting-women

5. What was the name of the French troubador who originally wrote the earliest version of three of these tales?
(a) Chretién de Troyes
(b) Marie de France
(c) Gereint
(d) Lady Charlotte Guest

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Llasar Llaes Gyfnewid's wife pregnant for?

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

3. What was the original name for this collection of tales?

4. Who had Bendigeifran left as his regent while he was in Ireland?

5. Which of the tales should correctly be called "The Mabinogion"?

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