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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 did Efnisien not to do the horses?
(a) Cut off their manes
(b) Cut off their lips
(c) Cut off their ears
(d) Cut off their tails

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

3. How long does Rhiannon have to serve her penance?
(a) Until the true murderer is found
(b) Nine years
(c) The rest of her life
(d) Seven years

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who invented the word "Mabinogion"?

3. Where does Manawydan keep the mouse he catches?

4. Which of the following does Gwydion not use at some stage during the tale to create his illusions?

5. What weapon does Lleu Llaw Gyffes use to kill Gronwr?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Efnisien mutilate the Irish horses?

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

3. Where did the Three Romances originate from before being written for the Mabinogion?

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

5. Why, according to the tale, do the warriors of Cynan decide to cut out the tongues of the women?

6. What happens when the door facing Cornwall is opened?

7. What period in history were the later tales in "The Mabinogion" written down in?

8. What does Elen insist on after the messengers salute her as Empress of Rome?

9. What are onomastic tales?

10. What is given to Matholwch and the other Irishmen in compensation for the mutilated horses?

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