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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 was the original name for this collection of tales?
(a) The Mabinogion
(b) The White Book of Rhydderch
(c) There was none
(d) The Red Book of Hergest

2. Which of the following animals are Gilfaethwy and Gwydion not transformed into?
(a) Wolves
(b) Greyhounds
(c) Deer
(d) Pigs

3. What title do the messengers greet the maiden with?
(a) Queen of Britain
(b) Queen of Rome
(c) Empress of Britain
(d) Empress of Rome

4. What town was Pwyll and Rhiannon's son born in?
(a) Arberth
(b) Caer Llion
(c) Aberystwyth
(d) Caer Aranrhod

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who translated THE MABINOGION?

3. What animal leads Math and Gwydion to Lleu Llaw Gyffes?

4. What is the technical term used for stories told to explain a place name?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Efnisien mutilate the Irish horses?

2. What do the Irish hide within the hall built for Bendigeidfran and why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What role does Macsen Wledig play in the reconquest of Rome?

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

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