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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which mountain range do the two rivers that separate the barbarians from the Roman Empire originate?
(a) Alps.
(b) Urals.
(c) Caucasus.
(d) Balkans.

2. How many years after this first encounter did St. Augustine blame paganism for the problems his city was having with barbarians?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Two.
(d) Seventy.

3. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?
(a) To tutor the emperor's son, Augustine.
(b) To become the emperor's proconsul.
(c) To tutor the emperor's son, Gratian.
(d) To tutor the emperor.

4. By what name do the Irish refer to the Christian God?
(a) The God of Patrick.
(b) The God of Ireland.
(c) The God of Rome.
(d) The God of the Three Faces.

5. What practice that, in our society is illegal, exists and is considered acceptable in pre-Christian Ireland?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Polygamy.
(c) Burglary.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the war that results from the collapse of the deal between Queen Medb and the owner of the bull, what is the name of Daire's champion?

2. Which two rivers separate barbarians from the Roman Empire?

3. According to Ireland's foundation myth, the sons of Mil reached Ireland from Spain and took Ireland from the "People of the Goddess _________."

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

5. In addition to sexual mores, Patrick had to confront the practice of human sacrifice. All _________ people sacrificed people.

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