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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. How did Uala die?
(a) He fell into a ravine.
(b) He drowned in the river.
(c) He was accidentally killed by his own men.
(d) He was killed by Cuchulain.

2. What are the men of Ireland finally able to do after they finish the tunnel?
(a) Go around the mountain on foot.
(b) Finish the tunnel and reach Ulster.
(c) Trap Cuchulain in a cave.
(d) Cross the stream and take their supplies with them.

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

4. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?
(a) A truce.
(b) A declaration of war.
(c) A ceasefire.
(d) A surrender.

5. Why does the king decide to recognize young Cuchulain as a great warrior?
(a) If he doesn't, Cuchulain has threatened to kill him.
(b) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill his livestock.
(c) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill all the boys in the kingdom.
(d) If he doesn't, Cuchulain's father will take his land.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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