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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. Which of the following is not one of the sons of Llyr?
(a) Manawydan
(b) Bendigeidfran
(c) Efnisien
(d) Euroswydd

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

3. What is the technical term used for stories told to explain a place name?
(a) Pleonastic
(b) Onomastic
(c) Romantic
(d) Picaresque

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Bendigeifran tell the survivors to bury his head?

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

3. When were the tales written down?

4. How many warriors were hidden in great house built for Bendigeidfran?

5. What color were the strange hounds seen by Pwyll?

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