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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Slaying of Ferbaeth | The Combat of Larini MacNois.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was it unusual that Cuchulain killed Lochi?
(a) She was actually from Ulster.
(b) Mythic war heros rarely killed innocent women.
(c) The druids would punish him for killing an unarmed person.
(d) He knew that this would truly anger the men of Ireland.

3. Due to Munremar and Curoi's activities, what does Medb ask Cuchulain to do?
(a) Supply her with more livestock.
(b) Give her money to pay her soldiers.
(c) More space for her army's camp.
(d) A short truce so she can move her troops.

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

5. What are Ailill and Medb talking about as they lie in their bed?
(a) That Ailill was a king before he married Medb.
(b) Their health.
(c) Their wealth.
(d) That Medb did not get along with her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cuchulain increase his killing as Medb moves into Ulster?

2. How does Cuchulain kill Mani, Medb and Ailill's son?

3. How does Cuchulain kill Ferbaeth?

4. Who decides to try to kill Cuchulain after the slaughter of the boy troop?

5. What is Cuchulain doing while the men of Ireland are tunneling?

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