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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lady of the Fountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is unusual about the boar pursued by Pryderi's hunting hounds?
(a) It can run faster than the fastest horse
(b) It can make itself invisible
(c) It is white
(d) It drips flame from its muzzle

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

4. Who tells Math that Goewin is no longer a virgin?
(a) Gwydion
(b) Goewin
(c) One of the serving women
(d) Gilfaethwy

5. Which of the following places is not mentioned in the tale?
(a) Burgundy
(b) Brittany
(c) Spain
(d) France

Short Answer Questions

1. How many maidens does Cynon see in the castle?

2. How many tales appear in THE MABINOGION?

3. What title do the messengers greet the maiden with?

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

5. Which of the following does not take part in the storytelling in Arthur's court?

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