The Shepherd of Myddvai — Questions and answers

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What challenge did Myfanwy give Rhys?

Choices

  1. To sing her a sweet song.
  2. To tell the difference between two loaves of bread. ✓
  3. To build her a new home.
  4. To find a hidden treasure.

Answer: To tell the difference between two loaves of bread.

From page 3

Why did Myfanwy smile and say Rhys had a kind heart?

Choices

  1. Because he guessed which bread was magical.
  2. Because all the bread was identical, and she valued his kindness. ✓
  3. Because he brought her flowers.
  4. Because he told a funny joke.

Answer: Because all the bread was identical, and she valued his kindness.

From page 4

What did Rhys do that made Myfanwy look sad?

Choices

  1. He forgot their children's names.
  2. He struck her lightly with his glove in jest. ✓
  3. He painted their treehouse a strange color.
  4. He told a bad story.

Answer: He struck her lightly with his glove in jest.

From page 5

What did Myfanwy warn would happen if Rhys struck her a second time?

Choices

  1. She would give him a gift.
  2. She would leave and return to the lake. ✓
  3. They would have a big celebration.
  4. She would become invisible forever.

Answer: She would leave and return to the lake.

From page 6

What advice did Myfanwy give Rhys before she left?

Choices

  1. To find a new treehouse.
  2. To learn how to swim better.
  3. To seek guidance from their sons if he needed help. ✓
  4. To stop talking to neighbors.

Answer: To seek guidance from their sons if he needed help.

From page 7

What terrible problem came to Myddvai after Myfanwy left?

Choices

  1. A big flood covered the village.
  2. A drought made all the plants dry up.
  3. A plague made many villagers very sick. ✓
  4. A group of dragons attacked the village.

Answer: A plague made many villagers very sick.

From page 8