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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the deal between Queen Medb and the bull's owner fall through?
(a) Medb doesn't have a daughter.
(b) The bull dies.
(c) King Ailil kills the bull's owner.
(d) The intermediaries get drunk and fight.

2. What are the names of the Irish war goddesses?
(a) Danu and Medb.
(b) Badb and Medb.
(c) Nemain and Badb.
(d) Ares and Mercury.

3. What year C.E. is believed to be that of Patrick's death?
(a) 461.
(b) 614.
(c) 416.
(d) 641.

4. In Rome, what occupation was called the "class of worms?"
(a) Slaves.
(b) Tax collectors.
(c) Professors.
(d) Soldiers.

5. What was the Romans' reaction to Celtic warriors?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Respect.
(c) Shock.
(d) Envy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Patrick is "as silent about sex as are the _________________."

2. How many years after this first encounter did St. Augustine blame paganism for the problems his city was having with barbarians?

3. Which prophecy refers to the Roman Empire's total lifespan?

4. What is the Irish approach to marriage and sex considered?

5. What did the autopsy done on Lindow Man find that his last meal consisted of?

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