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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Head-Place of Ferchu | Mann's Fight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?
(a) As a white horse.
(b) As a white cat.
(c) As a white bird.
(d) As a white cow.

2. Where did Medb and Ailill's neighboring kings' men gather?
(a) At Cruachan.
(b) At Dublin.
(c) At Connacht.
(d) At Fergus.

3. Who does Fergus send to tell Cuchulain that he should never be caught running from battle?
(a) Ailill.
(b) Lochi.
(c) Fiachu.
(d) MacRoth.

4. Why does the king decide to recognize young Cuchulain as a great warrior?
(a) If he doesn't, Cuchulain's father will take his land.
(b) If he doesn't, Cuchulain has threatened to kill him.
(c) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill his livestock.
(d) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill all the boys in the kingdom.

5. What is one of the bull of Cooley's special powers?
(a) He breeds with heifers who always have twins.
(b) He breeds with heifers who give birth the next day.
(c) He can speak.
(d) He is so large he can kill three men with one step.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?

3. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?

4. The Crutti Cainbilli were not ordinary men at all. What were they?

5. What does Fergus get Cuchulain to agree to?

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