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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. Who is Finnabair?
(a) A prophetess who Cuchulain has killed.
(b) Fergus's daughter.
(c) Medb's mother.
(d) Ailill's daughter.

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

3. Who finds the bull of Cooley?
(a) Brian Boru.
(b) Brede.
(c) Birney.
(d) Buide.

4. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?
(a) He can lift three times his weight.
(b) He fought off 150 other boys with his bare hands and toys.
(c) He can memorize his lessons in only minutes.
(d) He helps Conchobar with his battle strategy.

5. Which of the following is not true about Cuchulain?
(a) He is a teenager.
(b) He is considered a god.
(c) He is a great warrior.
(d) He is a great speaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Finnabair killed?

2. What does Ailill do about the marching boys of Ulster?

3. How did Uala die?

4. How does the bull enter Medb's possession?

5. After Redg the Satirist is killed, how many men do Medb and Ailill send to battle with Cuchulain?

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