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

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

3. Fergus approaches Cuchulain without a sword. Why?
(a) Cuchulain made a deal to fight him with bare hands only.
(b) He forgot his sword back at camp.
(c) Fergus believes his magical powers will help him kill Cuchulain.
(d) Ailill took it when he found out about Fergus' affair with Medb.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dubthach plots to capture Cuchulain. What does Fergus do?

2. What happens to Cuchulain's body when he becomes very angry about the actions of the Irish?

3. What do the Irish men think of the result of the meeting of the Ulstermen?

4. Why is Cuchulain so angry he tears Mann to pieces?

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

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