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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 Fergus finally offer to do if Cuchulain will run away?
(a) Kill Medb.
(b) Kill Ailill.
(c) Give him the magical white cow.
(d) End the cattle raid.

2. What does Cethern demand from Cuchulain?
(a) That he surrender.
(b) That he get medical help for him.
(c) That he join him in killing Medb.
(d) His sword.

3. Where will Medb and Ailill say they will see Menn again?
(a) At the great battle.
(b) At the crowning Cuchulain as their king.
(c) In his home kingdom.
(d) In heaven.

4. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?
(a) As a white bird.
(b) As a white cow.
(c) As a white horse.
(d) As a white cat.

5. Ferdiad is picked to fight Cuchulain but refuses. What does Medb do?
(a) Throws him into a pit of snakes.
(b) Shames him in front of all the men.
(c) Ties him to a tree.
(d) Gets sorcerers to create boils on Ferdiad's skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Irish woman react to Cuchulain's appearance?

2. Cuchulain comes across one of the men of Ireland. What does he help him do?

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

4. How does Cuchulain appear to the woman and civilians traveling with the army?

5. What do Medb and Ailill think is responsible for Cuchulain's success in battle?

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