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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 was the name of the French troubador who originally wrote the earliest version of three of these tales?
(a) Marie de France
(b) Lady Charlotte Guest
(c) Chretién de Troyes
(d) Gereint

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

3. How many riders approach Pwyll after he had driven the strange pack from the dead stag?
(a) Four
(b) Nine
(c) Three
(d) One

4. Why does Efnisien grow angry during the feast?
(a) Because the Irish warriors were hidden in the flourbags
(b) Because Branwen had been so badly mistreated
(c) Because Matholwch insulted him
(d) Because Gwern would not show him affection

5. What is the mystery child left in the stable wearing?
(a) Swaddling clothes
(b) Red and white silk
(c) Brocaded silk
(d) Nothing

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Llasar Llaes Gyfnewid's wife pregnant for?

2. What is Macsen Wledig doing when he falls asleep and has his dream?

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

4. Who hits Ysbaddaden in the knee with one of the giant's poisoned spears?

5. How many children does Aranrhod give birth to?

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