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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 does Cuchulain do every day to prepare for battle?
(a) Talks with his advisors.
(b) Chooses the best horse.
(c) Practices his skills and stays fit.
(d) Plays chess to improve his strategies.

2. What fraction of the young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulain defeat the Irish?
(a) One-half.
(b) One-quarter.
(c) One-third.
(d) One-tenth.

3. Fergus tries to get Cuchulain to run away from him. Why does Cuchulain refuse?
(a) He does not want to look like a coward.
(b) He wants to surrender to Fergus.
(c) He wants to kill Fergus on the spot.
(d) He is afraid Fergus will kill him.

4. What happens to Oengus after he arrives to help Cuchulain?
(a) He turns traitor and joins the Irish.
(b) The Irish surround him and kill him.
(c) He becomes Cuchulain's top advisor.
(d) He is successful in twenty battles but is then killed.

5. The stories about Cuchulain show that he has amazing abilities but he also has a flaw. What is it?
(a) He is not physically strong.
(b) He wants to be top dog, no matter who suffers.
(c) He changes his strategy too often.
(d) He takes too long to make decisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is next to fight the Irish after Menn?

2. The battle for Medb's daughter is called a white-fight. Why?

3. Why does Medb want her men to tunnel through the mountain?

4. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?

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

(see the answer key)

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