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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. When were the tales written down?
(a) 1300 to 1400
(b) 1300 to 1450
(c) 1400 to 1450
(d) 1200 to 1500

2. Who accuses Rhiannon of the murder?
(a) Pwyll's councillors
(b) Gwawl
(c) Teyrnon
(d) Her waiting-women

3. What is the name of the man (other than Pwyll) who claims Rhiannon as his bride?
(a) Gwawl
(b) Gawain
(c) Gwri
(d) Gwion

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

5. What animal is killed in order to frame Rhiannon for the murder of her son?
(a) A stag
(b) A horse
(c) A dog
(d) A badger

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tale is the earliest contained in THE MABINOGION?

2. How many tales are versions of French romances?

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

4. Which sub-division of the tales are considered to be the most recently written?

5. What was the original name for this collection of tales?

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