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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dream of Macsen Wledig.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following flowers is not used to create Blodeuedd?
(a) Oak
(b) Meadowsweet
(c) Honeysuckle
(d) Broom

2. How does Llwyd transform his wife back into human form?
(a) He taps her with a magic wand
(b) He sings a song of power
(c) He claps his hands three times
(d) He writes a sigil in the air

3. How many riders approach Pwyll after he had driven the strange pack from the dead stag?
(a) Nine
(b) Four
(c) One
(d) Three

4. What animal leads Math and Gwydion to Lleu Llaw Gyffes?
(a) A sow
(b) An eagle
(c) A shewolf
(d) A stag

5. Which of the following is not one of the strongholds built by Elen?
(a) Caer Fyrddin
(b) Dinas Emrys
(c) Caer Llion
(d) Arfon

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What title do the messengers greet the maiden with?

3. What animal is killed in order to frame Rhiannon for the murder of her son?

4. Which tale is the earliest contained in THE MABINOGION?

5. What is the bridge onto the ship in Macsen's dream made out of?

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