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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tain, I - III, pages 51 - 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who slays both Noisiu and Fiacha?
(a) Nes.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Eogan.
(d) Conchobor.

2. Who is Daire?
(a) Donn Cuailnge's owner.
(b) Donn Cuailnge's sister.
(c) Donn Cuailnge's wife.
(d) Donn Cuailnge's brother.

3. To whom does Fergus tell stories about Cuchulainn's great adventures and exploits?
(a) Ailill.
(b) Medb.
(c) Emer.
(d) Domnall.

4. Of which community does Fergus rule as king?
(a) Tain.
(b) Allil.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Ulster.

5. Whose child lets out an audible scream from the womb?
(a) Macha.
(b) Fedlimid.
(c) Nes.
(d) Derdriu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who announces the day and time that is perfect for conceiving a child who would gain great fame in Ireland?

2. Who is Conchobor's mother?

3. Why is Medb convinced the Ulster men will be easily defeated?

4. What is the one thing the woman who is talking in bed lacks?

5. Who knows the whole story of "Tain Bo Cuailnge?"

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