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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dream of Macsen Wledig.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of bird does Lleu Llaw Gyffes kill in order to get his name?
(a) A raven
(b) A wren
(c) A starling
(d) An eagle

3. Which of the following is not part of the situation where Lleu Llaw Gyffes can be killed?
(a) Having one foot on a goat and one foot on the rim of a bath
(b) A hut on a riverbank
(c) A spear made while folk are at Mass on Sundays
(d) Being dressed only in a net

4. Where is Macsen when he receives the message that inspires him to return to Rome?
(a) Caer Aranrhod
(b) Caer Fyrddin
(c) Arfon
(d) Caer Llion

5. Which tale is the earliest contained in THE MABINOGION?
(a) Gereint Son of Erbin
(b) Math Son of Mathonwy
(c) Culhwch and Olwen
(d) Branwen Daughter of Llyr

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sort of tree does Lleu Llaw Gyffes perch in when in his eagle form?

3. How many tales appear in THE MABINOGION?

4. What is unusual about the warriors brought back to life by the Cauldron of Rebirth?

5. Which of the following did Efnisien not to do the horses?

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