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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 Manawydan go to offer homage to Caswallawn?
(a) Arberth
(b) The White Mount in London
(c) Dyfed
(d) Oxford

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

3. Which of the following crafts do Manawydan and Pryderi not earn a living at?
(a) Shoemakers
(b) Sword makers
(c) Shield makers
(d) Saddle makers

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

5. Which well-known legendary hero appears in several tales within The Mabinogion?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) Alexander the Great
(c) Robin Hood
(d) King Arthur

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Branwen treated as a queen should be?

2. What is the name of Rhiannon's father?

3. Which original manuscript used to compile The Mabinogion is the oldest?

4. Which of the following parts of shoemaking do Manawydan and Pryderi not do for themselves?

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

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