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

2. How long does Macsen Wledig spend in Britain with Elen?
(a) A year and a day
(b) Seven years
(c) Ten years
(d) One year

3. How many messengers set out on the journey indicated by Macsen's dream?
(a) Thirteen
(b) Twenty
(c) Five
(d) One

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

5. Which of the following crafts do Manawydan and Pryderi not earn a living at?
(a) Sword makers
(b) Saddle makers
(c) Shield makers
(d) Shoemakers

Short Answer Questions

1. How many original manuscripts did the original tales come from?

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

3. What color is the horse ridden by Rhiannon when she first appears to Pwyll?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pwyll win Rhiannon back from Gwawl?

2. Why does Efnisien mutilate the Irish horses?

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

4. Where does Macsen Wledig fall asleep?

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

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

7. What are onomastic tales?

8. Which manuscript used to compile The Mabinogion is the earliest?

9. How do Math and Gwydion find Lleu Llaw Gyffes after Gronwr shoots him?

10. What happens to Branwen after the battle?

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