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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 is Macsen when he receives the message that inspires him to return to Rome?
(a) Arfon
(b) Caer Llion
(c) Caer Fyrddin
(d) Caer Aranrhod

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

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

4. What does Gereint do to challenge the knight in the mist to fight?
(a) He blows the hunting horn
(b) He draws his sword
(c) He kisses the maiden
(d) He sits in the knight's chair

5. How many Welsh people survive the battle?
(a) Seven
(b) Nine
(c) Eight
(d) Twenty

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lludd keep himself awake while he keeps watch over the hall at night?

2. What sort of tree does Lleu Llaw Gyffes perch in when in his eagle form?

3. What does Elen arrange to be brought to Britain so Macsen can feel more at home?

4. What town was Pwyll and Rhiannon's son born in?

5. Which of the following did Efnisien not to do the horses?

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