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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. Who had Bendigeifran left as his regent while he was in Ireland?
(a) Manawydan
(b) Caswallawn
(c) Pendaran Dyfed
(d) Cradawg

2. Which of the following does Pryderi not find inside the caer?
(a) A silver cauldron
(b) A marble slab
(c) A golden bowl
(d) A fountain

3. What is the name of Rhiannon's father?
(a) Hereward the Wake
(b) Arawn King of Arawn
(c) Gwawl son of Clud
(d) Hefeydd the Old

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

5. What colour were the saddles made by Manawydan and Pryderi?
(a) Golden-orange
(b) Dark red
(c) Greenish-blue
(d) Dark blue

Short Answer Questions

1. How fast is Rhiannon's horse travelling when the messengers pursue her?

2. What is the technical term used for stories told to explain a place name?

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

4. When were the tales written down?

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

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