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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the king that Pwyll must face in single combat in the Otherworld?
(a) Annwn
(b) Arawn
(c) Dyfed
(d) Hagfan

2. Which well-known legendary hero appears in several tales within The Mabinogion?
(a) Alexander the Great
(b) Robin Hood
(c) Julius Caesar
(d) King Arthur

3. Which of the following is not one of the sons of Llyr?
(a) Bendigeidfran
(b) Euroswydd
(c) Manawydan
(d) Efnisien

4. Which original manuscript used to compile The Mabinogion is the oldest?
(a) The White Book of Rhydderch
(b) The Book of the Dun Cow
(c) The Romances of Chretién de Troyes
(d) The Red Book of Hergest

5. How many children does Aranrhod give birth to?
(a) None
(b) Three
(c) Two
(d) One

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

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

8. How long does it take Elen's brothers to conquer the city?
(a) Three years
(b) A week
(c) A month
(d) Three days

9. Which sub-division of the tales are considered to be the most recently written?
(a) The Tales of King Arthur
(b) The Four Independent Native Tales
(c) The Three Romances
(d) The Four Branches of the Mabinogi

10. Which of the following people does not come to ask Manawydan to release the mouse?
(a) A priest
(b) A monk
(c) A clerk
(d) A bishop

11. Where did Bendigeifran tell the survivors to bury his head?
(a) London
(b) Cornwall
(c) France
(d) Harddlech

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

13. When does Teyrnon's mare give birth to a foal?
(a) May Day
(b) May Eve
(c) Halloween
(d) Midsummer

14. What color were the strange hounds seen by Pwyll?
(a) Red, black and white
(b) White with red ears
(c) White with black ears
(d) Red with white ears

15. How many people does Macsen Wledig see in his dream?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Four
(d) Three

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the technical term used for stories told to explain a place name?

2. Which of the following crafts do Manawydan and Pryderi not earn a living at?

3. Who accuses Rhiannon of the murder?

4. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?

5. Which of the following places are not seen by Macsen's messengers in the Island of Britain?

(see the answer keys)

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