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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Combat of Munremar and Curoi | The Slaughter of the Boy Troop.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Cuchulain sit waiting for Nathcrantrail to return?
(a) On his throne in his tent.
(b) On the top of a stone column.
(c) By a mountain.
(d) In his secret cave.

2. What do Medb and Ailill think is responsible for Cuchulain's success in battle?
(a) He has a magic slingshot.
(b) He has a magic spearlet.
(c) His warriors really do all the work.
(d) His druids cast battle spells.

3. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?
(a) He joins Cuchulain's men.
(b) He is allowed to go free.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is tied up and left on his own.

4. Etarcumul declares he will kill Cuchulain. Why does Cuchulain refuse to fight him?
(a) Cuchulain is afraid he would lose and die himself.
(b) Etarcumul is too young to fight.
(c) Etarcumul came with Fergus who Cuchulain calls his foster-father.
(d) He believes Etarcumul is his own brother.

5. What does Fergus get Cuchulain to agree to?
(a) To surrender.
(b) To train Etarcumul as a warrior.
(c) To give Medb and Ailill some of the lands of Ulster.
(d) To kill only one man at a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fraction of the young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulain defeat the Irish?

2. How many young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulan defeat the Irish?

3. Cuchulain had another name before he took the name Cuchulain. What was it?

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

5. Why did Lochi wear a golden tiara?

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