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

2. Which of the following parts of shoemaking do Manawydan and Pryderi not do for themselves?
(a) Cutting out the leather
(b) Stitching the shoes together
(c) Skinning beasts to get the hides
(d) Dressing and tanning the leather

3. How fast is Rhiannon's horse travelling when the messengers pursue her?
(a) Faster than lightning
(b) A slow, even pace
(c) A brisk canter
(d) A full gallop

4. Which sub-division of the tales are considered to be the most recently written?
(a) The Four Independent Native Tales
(b) The Tales of King Arthur
(c) The Three Romances
(d) The Four Branches of the Mabinogi

5. Who invented the word "Mabinogion"?
(a) King Arthur
(b) Nobody - it is part of the Welsh language
(c) Lady Charlotte Guest
(d) Chretién de Troyes

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the tales written down?

2. In total, how many years do the survivors spend in feasting before they bury the head?

3. How many times in total does Pwyll see Rhiannon riding past the mound?

4. How many tales are versions of French romances?

5. What colour were the saddles made by Manawydan and Pryderi?

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