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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?
(a) A raven
(b) A sparrow
(c) A starling
(d) A skylark

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

3. Who takes the razor from between the ears of Twrch Trwyth?
(a) Culhwch
(b) Cei
(c) Arthur
(d) Mabon

4. Which of the following cantrefs does Pryderi not rule over?
(a) Gwynedd
(b) Morganwg
(c) Ceredigiawn
(d) Dyfed

5. Which of the following people does not come to ask Manawydan to release the mouse?
(a) A monk
(b) A bishop
(c) A clerk
(d) A priest

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes the comb from between the ears of Twrch Trwyth?

2. Which well-known legendary hero appears in several tales within The Mabinogion?

3. What does Elen arrange to be brought to Britain so Macsen can feel more at home?

4. Which of the following is not one of the strongholds built by Elen?

5. How many original manuscripts did the original tales come from?

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