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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Head-Place of Ferchu | Mann's Fight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Fergus send to tell Cuchulain that he should never be caught running from battle?
(a) Lochi.
(b) MacRoth.
(c) Fiachu.
(d) Ailill.

2. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?
(a) He is allowed to go free.
(b) He joins Cuchulain's men.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is tied up and left on his own.

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

4. Who decides to try to kill Cuchulain after the slaughter of the boy troop?
(a) Medb.
(b) Six princes.
(c) His half-brother.
(d) Ailill.

5. Dubthach of Ulster is angry with Cuchulain. Why?
(a) Cuchulain forced his sons to join his army.
(b) Cuchulain tried to kidnap his wife.
(c) His wife is enamored of Cuchulain.
(d) His wife told him Cuchulain was rude to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fergus tries to get Cuchulain to run away from him. Why does Cuchulain refuse?

2. Why does Nathcrantail tell Medb that Cuchulain is a coward?

3. Why does the narrator say it would be boring to tell about every battle?

4. How did Uala die?

5. Why did the Irish pick Tamon to go to Cuchulain in disguise?

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