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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. Why does Medb want her men to tunnel through the mountain?
(a) She wants to leave a scar on the land of Ulster.
(b) She thinks tunnels are lucky.
(c) She has to kill a lot of time before the battle.
(d) She thinks it's a good way to hide from Cuchulain.

2. Medb and Ailill split into two groups. What does Ailill then do?
(a) He sends a spy to see what Medb and Fergus are doing.
(b) He gets lost on the unfamiliar road.
(c) He ambushes a group of Cuchalain's men.
(d) He stops and camps for a while because he is ill.

3. How many witches foretell the defeat of Ulster?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. How does Laeg make Cuchulain feel better about not fighting?
(a) He prepares a fantastic feast for him.
(b) He tells him he is a great battle hero.
(c) He tells him no army could defeat them.
(d) He dresses his wounds.

5. What does Fergus get Cuchulain to agree to?
(a) To train Etarcumul as a warrior.
(b) To give Medb and Ailill some of the lands of Ulster.
(c) To surrender.
(d) To kill only one man at a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the death of Oengus and the Misthrow at Belach Eoin, Cuchulain seems to be surrounded by.....

2. How did the men of Ireland and Ulster honor the men who died in battle?

3. Who was the leader of the Youths of Ulster?

4. What does the spy find out?

5. What is the result of Cuchulain's anger fit?

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