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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What animal does Pwyll say that he has trapped in the bag?
(a) A weasel
(b) A fox
(c) A badger
(d) A snake

4. 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

5. Which of the following was not originally a medieval courtly romance?
(a) Gereint Son of Erbin
(b) The Lady of the Fountain
(c) Peredur son of Efrawg
(d) Branwen Daughter of Llyr

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many original manuscripts did the original tales come from?

3. Who invented the word "Mabinogion"?

4. How many riders approach Pwyll after he had driven the strange pack from the dead stag?

5. How old was Gwri when he learned to walk?

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