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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many years did the four spend living in the wilds before moving to Lloegyr?
(a) Two years
(b) The story does not say
(c) One year
(d) Three years

4. Why was Manawydan able to catch Llwyd's wife in mouse form?
(a) She was pregnant
(b) She was lame
(c) She was overweight
(d) She was carrying too much grain

5. What language was The Mabinogion originally written in?
(a) Welsh
(b) English
(c) French
(d) Latin

Short Answer Questions

1. What equipment do the brothers use to breach the city walls and enter the city?

2. Which of the following flowers is not used to create Blodeuedd?

3. Which of the following is not one of the strongholds built by Elen?

4. Who had Bendigeifran left as his regent while he was in Ireland?

5. How many riders approach Pwyll after he had driven the strange pack from the dead stag?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aranrhod treat Lleu Llaw Gyffes so spitefully?

2. Why does Efnisien mutilate the Irish horses?

3. How does Math react to the news that Goewin has been raped?

4. What are onomastic tales?

5. Was the name "The Mabinogion" originally given to this collection of tales?

6. What happens to Branwen after the battle?

7. Why do the four have to leave the towns in Lloegyr they try to settle in?

8. Why does Teyrnon decide to take Gwri to the court of Pwyll?

9. Why does Elen command the roads to be built throughout Britain?

10. Why does Llwyd use his magic to bring harm to Pryderi and his family?

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