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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. Why did Lochi wear a golden tiara?
(a) It meant she was related to the queen.
(b) It meant she was an adult woman.
(c) It protected her from evil spirits.
(d) It showed that she was a royal maid.

2. Where did Medb and Ailill's neighboring kings' men gather?
(a) At Cruachan.
(b) At Connacht.
(c) At Fergus.
(d) At Dublin.

3. Fedelm is a prophet. What is she doing when Medb meets her for the first time?
(a) Weaving lace.
(b) Tending to her cattle.
(c) Playing on a harp.
(d) Looking into a crystal ball.

4. What is one of the bull of Cooley's special powers?
(a) He breeds with heifers who always have twins.
(b) He breeds with heifers who give birth the next day.
(c) He can speak.
(d) He is so large he can kill three men with one step.

5. What is Cuchulain doing while the men of Ireland are tunneling?
(a) Following them and killing some of them.
(b) Training new men for battle.
(c) Digging a tunnel from the other side.
(d) Making deals with other kings to help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cuchulain kill Mani, Medb and Ailill's son?

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

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

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

5. Before the battle begins, what does Cuchulain see that shocks him?

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