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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. Why does Fergus take the time to tell the Irishmen about Cuchulain's youthful exploits?
(a) So they can make a plan to capture him.
(b) So they are prepared to deal with a powerful threat.
(c) So they can bring in more men to fight.
(d) So they can cancel the battle and go home.

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

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

4. Where does Cuchulain sit waiting for Nathcrantrail to return?
(a) On his throne in his tent.
(b) By a mountain.
(c) In his secret cave.
(d) On the top of a stone column.

5. Why does Cuchulain increase his killing as Medb moves into Ulster?
(a) They are increasing their numbers of warriors.
(b) They are taunting him and it angers him.
(c) He is nervous that they are getting stronger.
(d) They are reaching his own lands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fedelm is a prophet. What is she doing when Medb meets her for the first time?

2. What do Medb and Ailill think is responsible for Cuchulain's success in battle?

3. What does Cuchulain do each night?

4. Larini is a weak fighter but is being sent to fight Cuchulain. Why?

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

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