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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Combat of Munremar and Curoi | The Slaughter of the Boy Troop.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the army get the cattle herd to trample Forgemen to death?
(a) They make him lie down in the cattle barn where the animals eat.
(b) They drive Forgemen and the cattle into a narrow valley.
(c) They tie Forgemen to a swinging gate and let the cattle through.
(d) They have the dogs round up the cattle where Forgemen sleeps on the ground.

2. What is Cuchulain doing while the men of Ireland are tunneling?
(a) Following them and killing some of them.
(b) Digging a tunnel from the other side.
(c) Training new men for battle.
(d) Making deals with other kings to help him.

3. Why did Lochi wear a golden tiara?
(a) It protected her from evil spirits.
(b) It meant she was an adult woman.
(c) It meant she was related to the queen.
(d) It showed that she was a royal maid.

4. What does Medb offer Cuchulain if he will stop killing her men?
(a) Half of her herd of cattle.
(b) A hundred pounds of gold.
(c) Land south of the River Ouse.
(d) Her niece as a bride for Cuchulain.

5. What is the name of the bull of Cooley?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Morrigan.
(c) Barry.
(d) Donn.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Medb met Cuchulain she scoffed at him. Why?

2. What is one of the bull of Cooley's special powers?

3. The stories about Cuchulain show that he has amazing abilities but he also has a flaw. What is it?

4. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?

5. Why does Cuchulain increase his killing as Medb moves into Ulster?

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