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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was not originally a medieval courtly romance?
(a) Gereint Son of Erbin
(b) Peredur son of Efrawg
(c) Branwen Daughter of Llyr
(d) The Lady of the Fountain

2. How long was Llasar Llaes Gyfnewid's wife pregnant for?
(a) Six weeks
(b) Six months
(c) A month
(d) A fortnight

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

4. What is the name of the river in Ireland that Bendigeidfran helps his troops to cross?
(a) Lli
(b) Edeirnon
(c) Llinon
(d) Archan

5. How long does Rhiannon have to serve her penance?
(a) Seven years
(b) Nine years
(c) The rest of her life
(d) Until the true murderer is found

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Pryderi not find inside the caer?

2. Which of the following cantrefs does Pryderi not rule over?

3. How many tales appear in THE MABINOGION?

4. What type of bird does Lleu Llaw Gyffes kill in order to get his name?

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

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