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

2. Why does the king decide to recognize young Cuchulain as a great warrior?
(a) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill his livestock.
(b) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill all the boys in the kingdom.
(c) If he doesn't, Cuchulain has threatened to kill him.
(d) If he doesn't, Cuchulain's father will take his land.

3. What do Ailill and Medb want to ask Cuchulain for after the slaughter of the boy trooper?
(a) Carts to transport soldiers.
(b) A truce.
(c) A final showdown.
(d) Prisoners of war.

4. What is the result of Finnabair's death?
(a) Ailill and Medb agree there will be no truce with Cuchulain.
(b) Fergus goes over to Cuchulain's side.
(c) Medb offers Cuchulain one of her daughters as a bride.
(d) The truce is renewed with changes.

5. How does Cuchulain convince Loch that he should fight him?
(a) He killed a herd of deer in front of him.
(b) He wore a pretend beard to look older.
(c) He stole his wife away from him.
(d) He told him he had put a curse on his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. The stories about Cuchulain show that he has amazing abilities but he also has a flaw. What is it?

2. Who is in love with Rochad?

3. Why was Cyr chosen to fight Cuchulain?

4. How does Amargin try to block the Irish fighters?

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

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