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

2. Medb wants to borrow Dari of Cooley's bull for a year. What deal does MacRoth the Messenger offer Dari?
(a) She will keep the bull, but give him her friendship and protection.
(b) She will return the bull and give him a chariot.
(c) She will return the bull and give him fifty heifers.
(d) She will return the bull and give him a lot of land.

3. Who does Fergus send to tell Cuchulain that he should never be caught running from battle?
(a) Lochi.
(b) Ailill.
(c) Fiachu.
(d) MacRoth.

4. What does Cuchulain do to the three MacArach men?
(a) Throws them into a pit.
(b) Marches them off to his camp.
(c) Laughs at them and rides off.
(d) Decapitates them.

5. What is the name of the bull of Cooley?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Donn.
(c) Barry.
(d) Morrigan.

Short Answer Questions

1. The men of Ireland set off to Ulster. When they get to Cooley, what do they do?

2. What happens to Cuchulain's body when he becomes very angry about the actions of the Irish?

3. Medb and Ailill split into two groups. What does Ailill then do?

4. Who is Finnabair?

5. What does Medb do as she makes her way through Ulster?

(see the answer key)

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