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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. What does Cuchulain do to the three MacArach men?
(a) Laughs at them and rides off.
(b) Throws them into a pit.
(c) Decapitates them.
(d) Marches them off to his camp.

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

3. Etarcumul declares he will kill Cuchulain. Why does Cuchulain refuse to fight him?
(a) Cuchulain is afraid he would lose and die himself.
(b) He believes Etarcumul is his own brother.
(c) Etarcumul came with Fergus who Cuchulain calls his foster-father.
(d) Etarcumul is too young to fight.

4. What do Medb and Ailill think is responsible for Cuchulain's success in battle?
(a) He has a magic slingshot.
(b) His warriors really do all the work.
(c) He has a magic spearlet.
(d) His druids cast battle spells.

5. How does Cuchulain get his revenge on Medb for sending six Druids to fight him?
(a) He takes one hundred soldiers prisoner.
(b) He kills some soldiers with his slingshot.
(c) He captures and tortures Medb's beloved dog.
(d) He makes plans to capture Medb.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Fergus take the time to tell the Irishmen about Cuchulain's youthful exploits?

4. What is the result of the meeting of the Ulstermen?

5. What does Medb offer Cuchulain if he will stop killing her men?

(see the answer key)

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