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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Red-Shame of Menn | The Charioteers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the men of Ulster come together?
(a) To build a huge pit to trap Irish warriors.
(b) To help Cuchulain who is very sick.
(c) To consult with the Druids.
(d) To discuss a fighting strategy.

2. What are Munremar and Curoi involved in?
(a) A business.
(b) A plot.
(c) Stealing livestock from the Irish.
(d) A feud.

3. What does Fergus get Cuchulain to agree to?
(a) To train Etarcumul as a warrior.
(b) To kill only one man at a time.
(c) To give Medb and Ailill some of the lands of Ulster.
(d) To surrender.

4. What is the name of the bull of Cooley?
(a) Morrigan.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Barry.
(d) Donn.

5. After the death of Oengus and the Misthrow at Belach Eoin, Cuchulain seems to be surrounded by.....
(a) The best warriors ever.
(b) Incompetent people.
(c) Women and children.
(d) Druids who can't fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etarcumul declares he will kill Cuchulain. Why does Cuchulain refuse to fight him?

2. What do Catalin and his men do before they go into battle?

3. Where does Cuchulain sit waiting for Nathcrantrail to return?

4. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?

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

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