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

2. How many bards sing the praises of Arthur?
(a) One hundred
(b) Nine
(c) Twenty-four
(d) We are not told

3. What color hair does the maiden have when Macsen sees her in the dream?
(a) Red
(b) Black
(c) We are not told
(d) Golden

4. What do the Irish swineherds mistake Bendigeidfran for as he crosses the ocean?
(a) A mountain
(b) A whale
(c) A forest
(d) A ridge

5. What breed of bird did Branwen train to carry a message?
(a) A starling
(b) A sparrow
(c) A raven
(d) A skylark

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elen arrange to be brought to Britain so Macsen can feel more at home?

2. In total, how many years do the survivors spend in feasting before they bury the head?

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

4. Which of the following countries does not have a representative at the council where a truce is asked for?

5. How long was Llasar Llaes Gyfnewid's wife pregnant for?

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