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

2. Which country do these tales originate in?
(a) Ireland
(b) Wales
(c) England
(d) Scotland

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

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

5. How many tales are versions of French romances?
(a) All of them
(b) Three
(c) Seven
(d) Four

Short Answer Questions

1. What town was Pwyll and Rhiannon's son born in?

2. What language was The Mabinogion originally written in?

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

4. When were the tales written down?

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

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