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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gereint Son of Erbin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Manawydan go to offer homage to Caswallawn?
(a) Oxford
(b) Dyfed
(c) Arberth
(d) The White Mount in London

2. How does Cynon return back to Arthur's court after the black knight takes his horse?
(a) He walks home.
(b) He steals a horse from a farm.
(c) He is given a new horse at the shining castle.
(d) The Hideous Herdsman gives him a stag to ride.

3. Which of the following animals does Cynon not mention when he describes the Hideous Herdsman?
(a) Snakes
(b) Bears
(c) Lions
(d) Deer

4. Which of the following animals are Gilfaethwy and Gwydion not transformed into?
(a) Deer
(b) Pigs
(c) Greyhounds
(d) Wolves

5. What title do the messengers greet the maiden with?
(a) Queen of Rome
(b) Empress of Rome
(c) Empress of Britain
(d) Queen of Britain

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is the rightful king of Powys?

5. Where does Manawydan keep the mouse he catches?

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