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

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

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

4. How many young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulan defeat the Irish?
(a) One hundred and fifty.
(b) Four hundred and fifty.
(c) Two hundred and fifty.
(d) Eight hundred and fifty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medb offer Cuchulain if he will stop killing her men?

2. What is the result of Finnabair's death?

3. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?

4. What does the spy find out?

5. Why does the king decide to recognize young Cuchulain as a great warrior?

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