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

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

3. 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 chariot.
(b) She will keep the bull, but give him her friendship and protection.
(c) She will return the bull and give him fifty heifers.
(d) She will return the bull and give him a lot of land.

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

5. The Crutti Cainbilli were not ordinary men at all. What were they?
(a) Christian priests.
(b) Kings and princes.
(c) Druids.
(d) Witches.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Fedelm is a prophet. What is she doing when Medb meets her for the first time?

3. Which of the following is not true about Cuchulain?

4. What did Cuchulain get the man of Ireland to tell him?

5. Why was Medb a powerful person in her own right?

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