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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. Which of the following is not true about Cuchulain?
(a) He is a teenager.
(b) He is a great speaker.
(c) He is a great warrior.
(d) He is considered a god.

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

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

4. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?
(a) He has been an advisor to all the powerful men of Ulster.
(b) He is the only one who speaks their language well.
(c) He was an Ulster king himself before Conchobar drove him out.
(d) He is Conchobar's brother and knows how to handle him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Medb and Ailill's neighboring kings' men gather?

2. How does Cuchulain trick the man of Ireland into telling him what he wants to know?

3. The stories about Cuchulain show that he has amazing abilities but he also has a flaw. What is it?

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

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

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