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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gereint Son of Erbin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of tree does Lleu Llaw Gyffes perch in when in his eagle form?
(a) An ash
(b) A birch
(c) An oak
(d) A beech

2. 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

3. Who decides on Blodeuedd's punishment?
(a) Gronwr
(b) Gwydion
(c) Math
(d) Lleu Llaw Gyffes

4. What is on the helmet of the messenger who tells Arthur that Owein's ravens have killed the young men?
(a) A dragon
(b) An eagle
(c) A lion
(d) A bull

5. What is the meaning given for the place-name Llydaw and explained by the onomastic tale?
(a) Half breeds
(b) Half silent
(c) Half Welsh
(d) Half wits

Short Answer Questions

1. How many original manuscripts did the original tales come from?

2. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?

3. Why was Manawydan able to catch Llwyd's wife in mouse form?

4. How many people does Macsen Wledig see in his dream?

5. Which of the following places is not mentioned in the tale?

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