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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. Where do Ferchu and his bandits do their robbing and stealing?
(a) On the isle of Arran.
(b) On the coastal area.
(c) In the borderlands.
(d) In Connemara.

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

3. The men who fought the Irish after Menn were killed. How were they killed?
(a) With stones.
(b) With swords.
(c) With poison.
(d) With pots of boiling water.

4. Why does Cuchulain increase his killing as Medb moves into Ulster?
(a) He is nervous that they are getting stronger.
(b) They are reaching his own lands.
(c) They are taunting him and it angers him.
(d) They are increasing their numbers of warriors.

5. How many warriors did Menn bring with him?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Five.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fergus approaches Cuchulain without a sword. Why?

2. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?

3. Etarcumul declares he will kill Cuchulain. Why does Cuchulain refuse to fight him?

4. What does Cethern demand from Cuchulain?

5. How does Cuchulain appear to the woman and civilians traveling with the army?

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