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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Branwen Daughter of Llyr.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language was The Mabinogion originally written in?
(a) English
(b) Latin
(c) French
(d) Welsh

2. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?
(a) A sparrow
(b) A skylark
(c) A starling
(d) A raven

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

4. Which of the following places do the survivors not spend time?
(a) Talebolion
(b) Cornwall
(c) Harddlech
(d) Gwales

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who had Bendigeifran left as his regent while he was in Ireland?

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

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

5. What is the name of the king that Pwyll must face in single combat in the Otherworld?

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