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. What did Cuchulain get the man of Ireland to tell him?
(a) Where the Irish troops are hiding.
(b) Which tent Medb and Ailill are sleeping in.
(c) The quickest way to get to Dublin.
(d) The best way to find food for his own troops.

2. How does Cuchulain kill Medb's pet bird?
(a) With a slingshot.
(b) He traps it with a net.
(c) He throws a rock at it.
(d) He sends a cat after it.

3. How does Medb react to Fedelm's prophecy of a bloody battle?
(a) She says she doesn't trust Fedelm.
(b) She gives reasons why she isn't afraid of Conchobar.
(c) She tells Fedelm she doesn't believe in prophesies.
(d) She is very nervous and afraid.

4. The men of Ireland set off to Ulster. When they get to Cooley, what do they do?
(a) Divide into groups and look for the bull.
(b) Raid Conchobar's castle.
(c) Destroy all the villages in the area.
(d) Surround Cooley and just wait.

5. Dari accepts Medb's offer. After the feast to celebrate, he changes his mind. Why?
(a) He believes Medb has lied to him about her plans.
(b) He realizes he needs the bull in order to stay wealthy.
(c) At the drunken feast, he is treated disrespectfully by Medb's men.
(d) He overhears a drunken man say they'd have taken the bull by force anyway.