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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) Latin
(b) French
(c) English
(d) Welsh

2. What is the name of the river in Ireland that Bendigeidfran helps his troops to cross?
(a) Edeirnon
(b) Llinon
(c) Lli
(d) Archan

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

4. What is the mystery child left in the stable wearing?
(a) Swaddling clothes
(b) Nothing
(c) Red and white silk
(d) Brocaded silk

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How long was Branwen treated as a queen should be?

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