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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Branwen Daughter of Llyr.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the technical term used for stories told to explain a place name?
(a) Romantic
(b) Onomastic
(c) Pleonastic
(d) Picaresque

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

3. What was the name of the French troubador who originally wrote the earliest version of three of these tales?
(a) Lady Charlotte Guest
(b) Gereint
(c) Chretién de Troyes
(d) Marie de France

4. Why does Efnisien grow angry during the feast?
(a) Because Matholwch insulted him
(b) Because Branwen had been so badly mistreated
(c) Because Gwern would not show him affection
(d) Because the Irish warriors were hidden in the flourbags

5. What is the name of Pryderi's wife?
(a) Gwyn
(b) Cigfa
(c) Casnar
(d) Tywi

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Bendigeifran wounded?

2. What do the Irish swineherds mistake Bendigeidfran for as he crosses the ocean?

3. What is the name of the man (other than Pwyll) who claims Rhiannon as his bride?

4. Who accuses Rhiannon of the murder?

5. How many Welsh people survive the battle?

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