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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 color is the horse ridden by Rhiannon when she first appears to Pwyll?
(a) Dapple-Grey
(b) Red
(c) White
(d) Black

2. What is the name of the river in Ireland that Bendigeidfran helps his troops to cross?
(a) Edeirnon
(b) Lli
(c) Archan
(d) Llinon

3. What do the Irish swineherds mistake Bendigeidfran for as he crosses the ocean?
(a) A ridge
(b) A mountain
(c) A forest
(d) A whale

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Rhiannon's father?

2. Which of the following is not one of the sons of Llyr?

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

4. In total, how many years do the survivors spend in feasting before they bury the head?

5. How many tales are versions of French romances?

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