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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Manawydan able to catch Llwyd's wife in mouse form?
(a) She was overweight
(b) She was lame
(c) She was carrying too much grain
(d) She was pregnant

2. How many tales are versions of French romances?
(a) Four
(b) Three
(c) Seven
(d) All of them

3. Where does Manawydan keep the mouse he catches?
(a) In his glove
(b) In his shoe
(c) In his pocket
(d) In his hat

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

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. How many people does Macsen Wledig see in his dream?

2. What language was The Mabinogion originally written in?

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

4. What is the bridge onto the ship in Macsen's dream made out of?

5. What happens to the man who was stealing the food from the king's court?

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