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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. How did the men of Ireland and Ulster honor the men who died in battle?
(a) They built statues on the battlefields.
(b) They held special ceremonies every year.
(c) They named the land where they fell after them.
(d) They gave their widows gold.

2. Due to Munremar and Curoi's activities, what does Medb ask Cuchulain to do?
(a) A short truce so she can move her troops.
(b) More space for her army's camp.
(c) Supply her with more livestock.
(d) Give her money to pay her soldiers.

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

4. After hearing the three stories about Cuchulain's youth, what do they Irishmen think?
(a) They will have to fight a very strong battle to defeat him.
(b) They can take him because they outnumber him.
(c) They know the storytellers are exaggerating.
(d) They think the stories were made up just to scare them.

5. The men who fought the Irish after Menn were killed. How were they killed?
(a) With pots of boiling water.
(b) With swords.
(c) With poison.
(d) With stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Larini is a weak fighter but is being sent to fight Cuchulain. Why?

2. What does Cethern have on his stomach to keep his organs inside?

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

4. What are Munremar and Curoi involved in?

5. The men of Ireland set off to Ulster. When they get to Cooley, what do they do?

(see the answer key)

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