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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Finding of the Bull | The Death of Forgemen.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Before the battle begins, what does Cuchulain see that shocks him?
(a) Medb and Ailill marching towards him.
(b) The trees in the valley have been chopped down.
(c) The bodies of hundreds of his slain warriors.
(d) Thousands of chariots lined up for battle.

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

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

5. What does Cuchulain do each night?
(a) Set fires around the camps of the Irish.
(b) Kill one hundred of the Irish.
(c) Tell stories and poems of his great victories.
(d) Steal the Irish livestock.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Crutti Cainbilli were not ordinary men at all. What were they?

2. How did the men of Ireland and Ulster honor the men who died in battle?

3. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?

4. How does Cuchulain trick the man of Ireland into telling him what he wants to know?

5. What does the narrator tell the reader at the end of "The Foretelling"?

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