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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the bridge onto the ship in Macsen's dream made out of?
(a) Purest gold
(b) Crystal-clear glass
(c) Walrus ivory
(d) Polished oakwood

2. How old was Gwri when he learned to walk?
(a) Less than one year old
(b) One year old
(c) Three years old
(d) Less than three months old

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

4. Who is the first person to try to rescue Pryderi from the caer?
(a) Rhiannon
(b) Manawydan
(c) Caswallawn
(d) Cigfa

5. How many tales appear in THE MABINOGION?
(a) Four
(b) Ten
(c) Eleven
(d) Twenty

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

7. Which of the following places do the survivors not spend time?
(a) Harddlech
(b) Cornwall
(c) Talebolion
(d) Gwales

8. What equipment do the brothers use to breach the city walls and enter the city?
(a) Fire
(b) Ladders
(c) Battering rams
(d) Catapults

9. What relation is Gwydion to Lleu Llaw Gyffes?
(a) His brother
(b) His father
(c) His cousin
(d) His uncle

10. What is the name of Rhiannon's father?
(a) Arawn King of Arawn
(b) Hefeydd the Old
(c) Hereward the Wake
(d) Gwawl son of Clud

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

12. Which country do these tales originate in?
(a) England
(b) Scotland
(c) Ireland
(d) Wales

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

14. How fast is Rhiannon's horse travelling when the messengers pursue her?
(a) A full gallop
(b) A brisk canter
(c) Faster than lightning
(d) A slow, even pace

15. Who opens the door that faces Cornwall?
(a) Heilyn son of Gwn
(b) Glifieu son of Taran
(c) Gruddieu son of Muriel
(d) Manawydan son of Llyr

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following places is not mentioned in the tale?

2. How many years did the four spend living in the wilds before moving to Lloegyr?

3. What was the original name for this collection of tales?

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

5. What is the mystery child left in the stable wearing?

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