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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. When were the tales written down?
(a) 1400 to 1450
(b) 1200 to 1500
(c) 1300 to 1400
(d) 1300 to 1450

2. What does Culhwch's father see that lets him know it is time to take a second wife?
(a) A double-headed briar growing on his wife's grave
(b) Seven swans flying in formation over his hall
(c) Six white deer in the forest
(d) A beautiful maiden in his court

3. How does Lludd keep himself awake while he keeps watch over the hall at night?
(a) He dips himself in cold water
(b) He drinks stimulating drinks
(c) He recited poetry
(d) He slaps himself on the face

4. How long was Branwen treated as a queen should be?
(a) Not at all
(b) One year
(c) Three years
(d) Two years

5. Who translated THE MABINOGION?
(a) We do not know
(b) Chretién de Troyes
(c) Gwyn and Thomas Jones
(d) Lady Charlotte Guest

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Rhiannon have to serve her penance?

2. What do the Irish swineherds mistake Bendigeidfran for as he crosses the ocean?

3. What weapon does Lleu Llaw Gyffes use to kill Gronwr?

4. Who takes the ring from Owein?

5. Where is Bendigeifran wounded?

(see the answer key)

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