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

2. Which of the following is not one of the strongholds built by Elen?
(a) Caer Fyrddin
(b) Arfon
(c) Dinas Emrys
(d) Caer Llion

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tale is the earliest contained in THE MABINOGION?

2. How old was Gwri when he learned to walk?

3. What was the name of the French troubador who originally wrote the earliest version of three of these tales?

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

5. How long was Branwen treated as a queen should be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cigfa become so fearful after Rhiannon and Pryderi vanish?

2. What three tokens of manhood does Aranrhod refuse to give Lleu Llaw Gyffes?

3. Exactly what disappears during the thunder and mist, and what does not?

4. What conditions does Manawydan demand in exchange for the freedom of the mouse?

5. How does Pwyll win Rhiannon back from Gwawl?

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

7. Why do the serving women decide to accuse Rhiannon of murdering her son?

8. What does Macsen see in his dream beside the river?

9. What does Pwyll do that insults or offends Arawn?

10. What happens to Branwen after the battle?

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