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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Culhwch and Olwen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had Bendigeifran left as his regent while he was in Ireland?
(a) Caswallawn
(b) Manawydan
(c) Cradawg
(d) Pendaran Dyfed

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

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

4. What is the meaning given for the place-name Llydaw and explained by the onomastic tale?
(a) Half wits
(b) Half Welsh
(c) Half breeds
(d) Half silent

5. What relation is Culhwch to Arthur?
(a) His first cousin
(b) His great-nephew
(c) His second cousin
(d) His nephew

Short Answer Questions

1. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?

2. Which country do these tales originate in?

3. Which of the following does Gwydion not use at some stage during the tale to create his illusions?

4. When do the mice come to steal Manawydan's grain?

5. What language was The Mabinogion originally written in?

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