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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lady of the Fountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How fast is Rhiannon's horse travelling when the messengers pursue her?
(a) Faster than lightning
(b) A full gallop
(c) A slow, even pace
(d) A brisk canter

2. Which of the following animals does Cynon not mention when he describes the Hideous Herdsman?
(a) Snakes
(b) Lions
(c) Deer
(d) Bears

3. How long was Branwen treated as a queen should be?
(a) One year
(b) Three years
(c) Not at all
(d) Two years

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

5. What do Gwydion and his men disguise themselves at to visit the court of Pryderi?
(a) Shoemakers
(b) Shepherds
(c) Druids
(d) Bards

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following well-known Arthurian characters is not invoked by Culhwch when he asks his boon from Arthur?

2. Why was Manawydan able to catch Llwyd's wife in mouse form?

3. Who invented the word "Mabinogion"?

4. What happens to the man who was stealing the food from the king's court?

5. Which of the following animals are Gilfaethwy and Gwydion not transformed into?

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