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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Now of the Battle | The Muster of the Men of Erin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the doctors tell Cethern?
(a) That he should kill Cuchulain.
(b) That his wounds are not serious.
(c) That magically, there are no signs of wounds.
(d) That he will die from his wounds.

2. Cuchulain comes across one of the men of Ireland. What does he help him do?
(a) Bury the heads of the slain frontrunners.
(b) Plan a strategy to attack Cuchulain's men.
(c) Set up camps for the men of Ireland.
(d) Fix the chariots destroyed the day before.

3. What is Sualtaim unsuccessful in doing?
(a) Capturing Medb.
(b) Fighting the Irish.
(c) Capturing the white cow.
(d) Getting his people help Cuchulain.

4. Why does Medb stop Curoi from confronting Amargin?
(a) Because his fighting skills are very poor.
(b) Because he is needed for the final battle.
(c) Because he is killing more of their men than Amargin is.
(d) Because she loves him and wants him alive.

5. Why does Fergus take the time to tell the Irishmen about Cuchulain's youthful exploits?
(a) So they can make a plan to capture him.
(b) So they can bring in more men to fight.
(c) So they are prepared to deal with a powerful threat.
(d) So they can cancel the battle and go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Morrigan cause trouble for both sides?

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

3. What happens to Oengus after he arrives to help Cuchulain?

4. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?

5. After Redg the Satirist is killed, how many men do Medb and Ailill send to battle with Cuchulain?

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