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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Combat of Lethan and Cuchulain | The Killing of the Squirrel and of the Tame Bird.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the men of Ireland and Ulster honor the men who died in battle?
(a) They built statues on the battlefields.
(b) They held special ceremonies every year.
(c) They named the land where they fell after them.
(d) They gave their widows gold.

2. Medb wants to borrow Dari of Cooley's bull for a year. What deal does MacRoth the Messenger offer Dari?
(a) She will return the bull and give him a lot of land.
(b) She will return the bull and give him fifty heifers.
(c) She will keep the bull, but give him her friendship and protection.
(d) She will return the bull and give him a chariot.

3. What is the name of the bull of Cooley?
(a) Barry.
(b) Donn.
(c) Morrigan.
(d) Fergus.

4. The stories about Cuchulain show that he has amazing abilities but he also has a flaw. What is it?
(a) He changes his strategy too often.
(b) He takes too long to make decisions.
(c) He is not physically strong.
(d) He wants to be top dog, no matter who suffers.

5. How does Cuchulain trick the man of Ireland into telling him what he wants to know?
(a) By giving the man his sword.
(b) By offering him a bribe.
(c) By pretending to be a holy druid.
(d) By saying he would never kill an unarmed man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cuchulain comes across one of the men of Ireland. What does he help him do?

2. What does Cuchulain do to the three MacArach men?

3. What is one of the bull of Cooley's special powers?

4. After hearing the three stories about Cuchulain's youth, what do they Irishmen think?

5. Why does Fergus take the time to tell the Irishmen about Cuchulain's youthful exploits?

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