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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 fraction of the Irish army survives Cuchulain's rage?
(a) One-third.
(b) One-half.
(c) One-quarter.
(d) Two-thirds.

2. How many young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulan defeat the Irish?
(a) One hundred and fifty.
(b) Four hundred and fifty.
(c) Two hundred and fifty.
(d) Eight hundred and fifty.

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

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

5. How do Cuchulain and Mann fight?
(a) With slingshots.
(b) With bows and arrows.
(c) With their bare hands.
(d) With swords.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Morrigan disguise herself when she sees Cuchulain coming?

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

3. Cethern's father, Fintan, brings a hundred and fifty men with him. How many Irish do they kill?

4. How does Cuchulain convince Loch that he should fight him?

5. Why does Cuchulain increase his killing as Medb moves into Ulster?

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