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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Slaying of Ferbaeth | The Combat of Larini MacNois.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Medb met Cuchulain she scoffed at him. Why?
(a) He was drunk.
(b) He looked very tired.
(c) He was very young.
(d) He looked very small and weak.

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

3. What happens to Cuchulain's body when he becomes very angry about the actions of the Irish?
(a) It loses its muscular strength.
(b) It turns into a wolf.
(c) It turns ugly.
(d) It becomes twice as strong as it was.

4. Due to Munremar and Curoi's activities, what does Medb ask Cuchulain to do?
(a) A short truce so she can move her troops.
(b) Give her money to pay her soldiers.
(c) More space for her army's camp.
(d) Supply her with more livestock.

5. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?
(a) He has been an advisor to all the powerful men of Ulster.
(b) He is the only one who speaks their language well.
(c) He is Conchobar's brother and knows how to handle him.
(d) He was an Ulster king himself before Conchobar drove him out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Finnabair's death?

2. Who finds the bull of Cooley?

3. What does Forgemen do?

4. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?

5. Who decides to try to kill Cuchulain after the slaughter of the boy troop?

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