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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Math Son of Mathonwy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did the four spend living in the wilds before moving to Lloegyr?
(a) One year
(b) Two years
(c) The story does not say
(d) Three years

2. What crop does Manawydan plant?
(a) Rye
(b) Barley
(c) Maize
(d) Wheat

3. What colour were the saddles made by Manawydan and Pryderi?
(a) Golden-orange
(b) Dark red
(c) Dark blue
(d) Greenish-blue

4. Which of the following did Efnisien not to do the horses?
(a) Cut off their lips
(b) Cut off their tails
(c) Cut off their ears
(d) Cut off their manes

5. Which of the following does Gwydion not use at some stage during the tale to create his illusions?
(a) Seaweed
(b) Mistletoe
(c) Toadstools
(d) Flowers

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the river in Ireland that Bendigeidfran helps his troops to cross?

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

3. How many pigs does Gwydion get in exchange from Pryderi for the magical horses and greyhounds

4. What animal leads Math and Gwydion to Lleu Llaw Gyffes?

5. How many children does Aranrhod give birth to?

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