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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. 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 is not physically strong.
(c) He takes too long to make decisions.
(d) He wants to be top dog, no matter who suffers.

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

3. After hearing the three stories about Cuchulain's youth, what do they Irishmen think?
(a) They know the storytellers are exaggerating.
(b) They can take him because they outnumber him.
(c) They think the stories were made up just to scare them.
(d) They will have to fight a very strong battle to defeat him.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator tell the reader at the end of "The Foretelling"?

2. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?

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

4. Dari accepts Medb's offer. After the feast to celebrate, he changes his mind. Why?

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

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