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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Llud and Llefelys.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following places are not seen by Macsen's messengers in the Island of Britain?
(a) Mon
(b) Lloegyr
(c) Aber Seint
(d) Arfon

2. Which of the following places is not mentioned in the tale?
(a) Brittany
(b) Spain
(c) France
(d) Burgundy

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

4. Where is the dream-castle located?
(a) On top of a mountain
(b) On a rolling grassland
(c) In a green valley
(d) By a river mouth

5. What does Elen arrange to be brought to Britain so Macsen can feel more at home?
(a) His hunting hounds
(b) Soil from his native land
(c) Grapevines
(d) His ageing mother

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person to try to rescue Pryderi from the caer?

2. What is the meaning given for the place-name Llydaw and explained by the onomastic tale?

3. Who accuses Rhiannon of the murder?

4. Which of the following is not one of the survivors?

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

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