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

2. Why is Cuchulain sad about fighting Ferbaeth?
(a) He was raised with him.
(b) He is his spiritual advisor.
(c) He is his favorite uncle.
(d) He admires his courage.

3. What does Medb offer Cuchulain if he will stop killing her men?
(a) Land south of the River Ouse.
(b) A hundred pounds of gold.
(c) Half of her herd of cattle.
(d) Her niece as a bride for Cuchulain.

4. How did the men of Ireland and Ulster honor the men who died in battle?
(a) They named the land where they fell after them.
(b) They held special ceremonies every year.
(c) They built statues on the battlefields.
(d) They gave their widows gold.

5. Why does the narrator say it would be boring to tell about every battle?
(a) The results are always the same - Cuchulain is the winner.
(b) The details are too hard to understand.
(c) No one can remember everything.
(d) There are only a few ways to kill a man in battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was it unusual that Cuchulain killed Lochi?

2. What does the spy find out?

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

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

5. What is Medb's reaction to Etarcumul's death?

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