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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Math Son of Mathonwy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal leads Math and Gwydion to Lleu Llaw Gyffes?
(a) A shewolf
(b) A stag
(c) An eagle
(d) A sow

2. 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

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

4. Which of the following does Gwydion not use at some stage during the tale to create his illusions?
(a) Toadstools
(b) Flowers
(c) Seaweed
(d) Mistletoe

5. Who translated THE MABINOGION?
(a) Lady Charlotte Guest
(b) We do not know
(c) Gwyn and Thomas Jones
(d) Chretién de Troyes

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following people does not come to ask Manawydan to release the mouse?

2. Who is the first person to try to rescue Pryderi from the caer?

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

4. Which sub-division of the tales are considered to be the most recently written?

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

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