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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was not originally a medieval courtly romance?
(a) Branwen Daughter of Llyr
(b) Peredur son of Efrawg
(c) Gereint Son of Erbin
(d) The Lady of the Fountain

2. Which well-known legendary hero appears in several tales within The Mabinogion?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) Alexander the Great
(c) Robin Hood
(d) King Arthur

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

4. Who invented the word "Mabinogion"?
(a) King Arthur
(b) Chretién de Troyes
(c) Lady Charlotte Guest
(d) Nobody - it is part of the Welsh language

5. Which country do these tales originate in?
(a) Scotland
(b) Ireland
(c) Wales
(d) England

Short Answer Questions

1. How many riders approach Pwyll after he had driven the strange pack from the dead stag?

2. How many tales are versions of French romances?

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

4. Which original manuscript used to compile The Mabinogion is the oldest?

5. When were the tales written down?

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