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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 name of the king that Pwyll must face in single combat in the Otherworld?
(a) Annwn
(b) Dyfed
(c) Arawn
(d) Hagfan

2. Which sub-division of the tales are considered to be the most recently written?
(a) The Four Independent Native Tales
(b) The Tales of King Arthur
(c) The Four Branches of the Mabinogi
(d) The Three Romances

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

4. How long does Pwyll spend in the Otherworld?
(a) A year
(b) A month
(c) A week
(d) A season

5. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?
(a) A skylark
(b) A starling
(c) A raven
(d) A sparrow

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had Bendigeifran left as his regent while he was in Ireland?

2. How many times in total does Pwyll see Rhiannon riding past the mound?

3. What is unusual about the warriors brought back to life by the Cauldron of Rebirth?

4. Why does Efnisien grow angry during the feast?

5. What is the technical term used for stories told to explain a place name?

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