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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. Where is Macsen when he receives the message that inspires him to return to Rome?
(a) Caer Aranrhod
(b) Caer Fyrddin
(c) Caer Llion
(d) Arfon

2. Where did Manawydan go to offer homage to Caswallawn?
(a) Dyfed
(b) The White Mount in London
(c) Oxford
(d) Arberth

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

4. What is the mystery child left in the stable wearing?
(a) Brocaded silk
(b) Nothing
(c) Swaddling clothes
(d) Red and white silk

5. What was the name of the French troubador who originally wrote the earliest version of three of these tales?
(a) Gereint
(b) Lady Charlotte Guest
(c) Marie de France
(d) Chretién de Troyes

Short Answer Questions

1. Which well-known legendary hero appears in several tales within The Mabinogion?

2. What town was Pwyll and Rhiannon's son born in?

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

4. What is the name of Pryderi's wife?

5. What is Macsen Wledig doing when he falls asleep and has his dream?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are onomastic tales?

3. Where does Macsen Wledig fall asleep?

4. Why does Gwydion suggest obtaining pigs from Pryderi?

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

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

7. How were these tales originally presented to an audience?

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

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

10. What action of Pwyll's during his year in the Otherworld impresses Arawn as an example of virtue?

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