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

2. How does Medb react to Fedelm's prophecy of a bloody battle?
(a) She says she doesn't trust Fedelm.
(b) She tells Fedelm she doesn't believe in prophesies.
(c) She gives reasons why she isn't afraid of Conchobar.
(d) She is very nervous and afraid.

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

4. What happens to Cuchulain's body when he becomes very angry about the actions of the Irish?
(a) It turns into a wolf.
(b) It turns ugly.
(c) It becomes twice as strong as it was.
(d) It loses its muscular strength.

5. What does the spy find out?
(a) Medb believes Ailill has turned against her.
(b) Medb has disappeared with the soldiers.
(c) Medb is very discouraged and is planning a new strategy.
(d) Medb and Fergus are having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the bull of Cooley?

2. Where does Cuchulain sit waiting for Nathcrantrail to return?

3. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?

4. After hearing the three stories about Cuchulain's youth, what do they Irishmen think?

5. How does Cuchulain kill Cyr?

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