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

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

3. 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

4. How long does Rhiannon have to serve her penance?
(a) Until the true murderer is found
(b) Seven years
(c) The rest of her life
(d) Nine years

5. When does Teyrnon's mare give birth to a foal?
(a) Midsummer
(b) May Eve
(c) May Day
(d) Halloween

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the horse ridden by Rhiannon when she first appears to Pwyll?

2. Which well-known legendary hero appears in several tales within The Mabinogion?

3. How long does Pwyll spend in the Otherworld?

4. What is the name of the man (other than Pwyll) who claims Rhiannon as his bride?

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

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