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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Harrying of Cooley | The Proposals.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Fergus take the time to tell the Irishmen about Cuchulain's youthful exploits?
(a) So they can bring in more men to fight.
(b) So they can make a plan to capture him.
(c) So they can cancel the battle and go home.
(d) So they are prepared to deal with a powerful threat.

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

4. How does Cuchulain kill Mani, Medb and Ailill's son?
(a) He stabs him with his sword.
(b) He traps him in a wooded area and kills him.
(c) He creates a flood and Mani drowns in it.
(d) He tricks him into retreating and his men kill him.

5. What does the spy find out?
(a) Medb believes Ailill has turned against her.
(b) Medb has disappeared with the soldiers.
(c) Medb and Fergus are having an affair.
(d) Medb is very discouraged and is planning a new strategy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Medb met Cuchulain she scoffed at him. Why?

2. What are the men of Ireland finally able to do after they finish the tunnel?

3. What is Cuchulain doing while the men of Ireland are tunneling?

4. How does Cuchulain kill Medb's pet bird?

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

(see the answer key)

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