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

2. What are the men of Ireland finally able to do after they finish the tunnel?
(a) Trap Cuchulain in a cave.
(b) Finish the tunnel and reach Ulster.
(c) Cross the stream and take their supplies with them.
(d) Go around the mountain on foot.

3. How does Amargin try to block the Irish fighters?
(a) By building a road block.
(b) By sending his trained wolves after them.
(c) By throwing stones at them.
(d) By setting fire to the forest.

4. Fergus approaches Cuchulain without a sword. Why?
(a) Fergus believes his magical powers will help him kill Cuchulain.
(b) He forgot his sword back at camp.
(c) Ailill took it when he found out about Fergus' affair with Medb.
(d) Cuchulain made a deal to fight him with bare hands only.

5. Why did the men of Ulster come together?
(a) To discuss a fighting strategy.
(b) To help Cuchulain who is very sick.
(c) To consult with the Druids.
(d) To build a huge pit to trap Irish warriors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dubthach plots to capture Cuchulain. What does Fergus do?

2. What does Cethern have on his stomach to keep his organs inside?

3. Dari accepts Medb's offer. After the feast to celebrate, he changes his mind. Why?

4. What do Ailill and Medb want to ask Cuchulain for after the slaughter of the boy trooper?

5. What does Cuchulain have on each hand and foot?

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