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

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

3. How many years did the four spend living in the wilds before moving to Lloegyr?
(a) The story does not say
(b) Three years
(c) One year
(d) Two years

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

5. What animal is killed in order to frame Rhiannon for the murder of her son?
(a) A horse
(b) A dog
(c) A stag
(d) A badger

Short Answer Questions

1. Who translated THE MABINOGION?

2. Where do Llud and Llefelys meet to discuss the plagues?

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

4. Where does Llefelys go to get a wife?

5. What is the name of the cantref ruled over by Lleu Llaw Gyffes before his betrayal by Blodeuedd and Gronwr?

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