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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In total, how many years do the survivors spend in feasting before they bury the head?
(a) Forty-seven
(b) Eighty-seven
(c) Eighty
(d) Seven

2. Which of the following does the original writer not give as one of the things that makes this tale nearly impossible to learn by heart?
(a) The colors on the mantles
(b) The colors on the horses
(c) The magic stones
(d) The banners on the pavillions

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

4. Which of the following countries does not have a representative at the council where a truce is asked for?
(a) France
(b) Greece
(c) Norway
(d) Poland

5. How many messengers set out on the journey indicated by Macsen's dream?
(a) Five
(b) Twenty
(c) One
(d) Thirteen

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Macsen Wledig doing when he falls asleep and has his dream?

2. What is unusual about the warriors brought back to life by the Cauldron of Rebirth?

3. How long does Rhonabwy dream for?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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