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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. What crop does Manawydan plant?
(a) Barley
(b) Wheat
(c) Rye
(d) Maize

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

3. What is the name of Rhiannon's father?
(a) Arawn King of Arawn
(b) Hereward the Wake
(c) Gwawl son of Clud
(d) Hefeydd the Old

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

5. What is the name of the man (other than Pwyll) who claims Rhiannon as his bride?
(a) Gwawl
(b) Gawain
(c) Gwion
(d) Gwri

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Gwydion and his men disguise themselves at to visit the court of Pryderi?

2. How does Llwyd transform his wife back into human form?

3. Which of the following is not one of the strongholds built by Elen?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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