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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The White-Fight of Rochad | Iliach's Clump-Fight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fergus finally offer to do if Cuchulain will run away?
(a) Kill Ailill.
(b) End the cattle raid.
(c) Give him the magical white cow.
(d) Kill Medb.

2. The battle for Medb's daughter is called a white-fight. Why?
(a) It was a pure cause.
(b) It happened at dawn.
(c) No blood was shed by her loved one.
(d) No one died.

3. What do Medb and Ailill think is responsible for Cuchulain's success in battle?
(a) He has a magic slingshot.
(b) He has a magic spearlet.
(c) His druids cast battle spells.
(d) His warriors really do all the work.

4. How do the Irish woman react to Cuchulain's appearance?
(a) They think he is ugly.
(b) They ask the soldiers to lift them up to see him.
(c) They won't look at him because he is their enemy.
(d) They can't see him - he is invisible to women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cuchulain so angry he tears Mann to pieces?

2. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?

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

4. Why does the fairy put magical herbs on Cuchulain while he sleeps?

5. How does Cuchulain get his revenge on Medb for sending six Druids to fight him?

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