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

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

3. Which of the following did Efnisien not to do the horses?
(a) Cut off their manes
(b) Cut off their tails
(c) Cut off their lips
(d) Cut off their ears

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the river in Ireland that Bendigeidfran helps his troops to cross?

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

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

4. How long does Rhonabwy dream for?

5. How many messengers set out on the journey indicated by Macsen's dream?

(see the answer key)

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