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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. When were the tales written down?
(a) 1300 to 1450
(b) 1400 to 1450
(c) 1300 to 1400
(d) 1200 to 1500

2. Which of the following parts of shoemaking do Manawydan and Pryderi not do for themselves?
(a) Stitching the shoes together
(b) Cutting out the leather
(c) Skinning beasts to get the hides
(d) Dressing and tanning the leather

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

4. How old was Gwri when he learned to walk?
(a) Less than three months old
(b) One year old
(c) Less than one year old
(d) Three years old

5. Which of the following does not come on Manawydan and Pryderi in revenge for what was done to Gwawl?
(a) The captivity of Pryderi and Rhiannon
(b) The raids on Manawydan's crops
(c) The persecution of Manawydan by the shoemakers
(d) The disappearance of the people and domestic animals of Dyfed

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Manawydan go to offer homage to Caswallawn?

2. What color were the strange hounds seen by Pwyll?

3. Where does Manawydan keep the mouse he catches?

4. Which of the following people does not come to ask Manawydan to release the mouse?

5. What colour were the saddles made by Manawydan and Pryderi?

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