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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 most common response of both Owein and Arthur when the messengers bring them news about the battle between the men and the ravens?
(a) Play the game
(b) Play on
(c) Keep playing
(d) Play thy game

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

3. Which of the following does the original writer not give as one of the things that makes this tale nearly impossible to learn by heart?
(a) The magic stones
(b) The banners on the pavillions
(c) The colors on the horses
(d) The colors on the mantles

4. How many messengers set out on the journey indicated by Macsen's dream?
(a) Twenty
(b) Five
(c) Thirteen
(d) One

5. Where is Bendigeifran wounded?
(a) In the thigh
(b) In the heart
(c) In the foot
(d) In the head

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Elen's brothers to conquer the city?

2. Who had Bendigeifran left as his regent while he was in Ireland?

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

4. How long was Branwen treated as a queen should be?

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

(see the answer key)

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