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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the bridge onto the ship in Macsen's dream made out of?
(a) Crystal-clear glass
(b) Polished oakwood
(c) Walrus ivory
(d) Purest gold

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

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

5. What color were the strange hounds seen by Pwyll?
(a) White with red ears
(b) Red with white ears
(c) Red, black and white
(d) White with black ears

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Lleu Llaw Gyffes use to kill Gronwr?

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

3. Which of the following places are not seen by Macsen's messengers in the Island of Britain?

4. Who decides on Blodeuedd's punishment?

5. Which of the following flowers is not used to create Blodeuedd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Efnisien mutilate the Irish horses?

2. How does Pwyll win Rhiannon back from Gwawl?

3. Why do the four have to leave the towns in Lloegyr they try to settle in?

4. Why do the serving women decide to accuse Rhiannon of murdering her son?

5. What role does Macsen Wledig play in the reconquest of Rome?

6. How were these tales originally presented to an audience?

7. Why does Gwydion suggest obtaining pigs from Pryderi?

8. What does Elen insist on after the messengers salute her as Empress of Rome?

9. Why does Pryderi arrange for his widowed mother to marry Manawydan?

10. What does Pwyll do that insults or offends Arawn?

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