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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 do the Irish woman react to Cuchulain's appearance?
(a) They won't look at him because he is their enemy.
(b) They think he is ugly.
(c) They ask the soldiers to lift them up to see him.
(d) They can't see him - he is invisible to women.

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

3. How does Cuchulain trick the man of Ireland into telling him what he wants to know?
(a) By pretending to be a holy druid.
(b) By giving the man his sword.
(c) By offering him a bribe.
(d) By saying he would never kill an unarmed man.

4. After eight hours of battle with shields and blades, what do Ferdiad and Cuchulain decide to do?
(a) To work together to defeat Medb.
(b) Make a truce.
(c) Call in more warriors to help them.
(d) Choose another way to fight.

5. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?
(a) He is allowed to go free.
(b) He joins Cuchulain's men.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is tied up and left on his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Medb and Ailill not do if Menn retreats to his kingdom?

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

3. What does Medb's watchman see running towards him?

4. What is the result of the meeting of the Ulstermen?

5. How does Cuchulain kill Mani, Medb and Ailill's son?

(see the answer key)

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