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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. The men of Ireland set off to Ulster. When they get to Cooley, what do they do?
(a) Raid Conchobar's castle.
(b) Divide into groups and look for the bull.
(c) Surround Cooley and just wait.
(d) Destroy all the villages in the area.

2. What does Ailill do about the marching boys of Ulster?
(a) He sends his own men to destroy them.
(b) He ignores them - they are just kids.
(c) He takes them all prisoner.
(d) He makes them into slaves.

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

4. What is Medb's reaction to Etarcumul's death?
(a) She cries in grief.
(b) She surrenders and starts for home.
(c) She screams in rage.
(d) She kills Fergus.

5. How does Cuchulain kill Medb's pet bird?
(a) With a slingshot.
(b) He throws a rock at it.
(c) He sends a cat after it.
(d) He traps it with a net.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Fergus get Cuchulain to agree to?

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

4. Why was it unusual that Cuchulain killed Lochi?

5. Why does Nathcrantail tell Medb that Cuchulain is a coward?

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