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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. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?
(a) A truce.
(b) A ceasefire.
(c) A surrender.
(d) A declaration of war.

2. Larini is a weak fighter but is being sent to fight Cuchulain. Why?
(a) He has angered Medb.
(b) He has volunteered for a suicide mission.
(c) He owes Medb a favor.
(d) Medb will make Lugaid avenge his brother's death.

3. How does the army get the cattle herd to trample Forgemen to death?
(a) They tie Forgemen to a swinging gate and let the cattle through.
(b) They have the dogs round up the cattle where Forgemen sleeps on the ground.
(c) They make him lie down in the cattle barn where the animals eat.
(d) They drive Forgemen and the cattle into a narrow valley.

4. How does Cuchulain kill Cyr?
(a) Throws an apple through his shield and head.
(b) Breaks his neck while wrestling.
(c) Hits him over the head with his shield.
(d) Hides in an apple tree and shoots him with an arrow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Medb break an agreement by sending six Druids to fight Cuchulain?

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

3. How does Cuchulain destroy Ferchu and his bandits?

4. Medb and Ailill split into two groups. What does Ailill then do?

5. Why did the Irish name the site of the battle the Tooth-Fight?

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