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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. How many times in total does Pwyll see Rhiannon riding past the mound?
(a) One
(b) Seven
(c) Four
(d) Three

2. What animal does Pwyll say that he has trapped in the bag?
(a) A badger
(b) A snake
(c) A fox
(d) A weasel

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

4. How long does Rhiannon have to serve her penance?
(a) Nine years
(b) The rest of her life
(c) Seven years
(d) Until the true murderer is found

5. Which original manuscript used to compile The Mabinogion is the oldest?
(a) The Book of the Dun Cow
(b) The Red Book of Hergest
(c) The Romances of Chretién de Troyes
(d) The White Book of Rhydderch

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the tales should correctly be called "The Mabinogion"?

2. Who accuses Rhiannon of the murder?

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

4. What is the most likely meaning of "Mabinogion"?

5. When were the tales written down?

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