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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. Who finds the bull of Cooley?
(a) Birney.
(b) Brian Boru.
(c) Brede.
(d) Buide.

2. After hearing the three stories about Cuchulain's youth, what do they Irishmen think?
(a) They will have to fight a very strong battle to defeat him.
(b) They think the stories were made up just to scare them.
(c) They know the storytellers are exaggerating.
(d) They can take him because they outnumber him.

3. Why is Finnabair killed?
(a) She lies to Cuchulain about Medb.
(b) Cochulain catches on to a trick Ailill tries to pull on him.
(c) She is not beautiful enough to be Cuchulain's bride.
(d) She tries to kill Cuchulain herself.

4. Cuchulain had another name before he took the name Cuchulain. What was it?
(a) Setanta.
(b) Cormac.
(c) Culann.
(d) Brian Boru.

5. What does Cuchulain do every day to prepare for battle?
(a) Practices his skills and stays fit.
(b) Chooses the best horse.
(c) Talks with his advisors.
(d) Plays chess to improve his strategies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferbaeth is next in line to fight Cuchulain. What is his relationship to Cuchulain?

2. How did the men of Ireland and Ulster honor the men who died in battle?

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

4. After Redg the Satirist is killed, how many men do Medb and Ailill send to battle with Cuchulain?

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

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