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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. Cuchulain comes across one of the men of Ireland. What does he help him do?
(a) Set up camps for the men of Ireland.
(b) Plan a strategy to attack Cuchulain's men.
(c) Bury the heads of the slain frontrunners.
(d) Fix the chariots destroyed the day before.

2. Why were the men of Ireland waiting around for two weeks?
(a) They were waiting for supplies to arrive.
(b) They were training for battle.
(c) They were deciding which men would be in each unit.
(d) They were waiting for a sign to go into battle.

3. 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) Thousands of chariots lined up for battle.
(d) The trees in the valley have been chopped down.

4. What did the Crutti Cainbili turn into after they ran away from the men of Ireland?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Deer.
(d) Dogs.

5. Cuchulain had another name before he took the name Cuchulain. What was it?
(a) Cormac.
(b) Brian Boru.
(c) Setanta.
(d) Culann.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Ailill and Medb talking about as they lie in their bed?

2. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?

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

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

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

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