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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is NOT one of the classic Irish virtues?
(a) Steadfast loyalty.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Courage.
(d) Grumpiness.

3. In what year is Rome overtaken?
(a) 410 C.E.
(b) 476 C.E.
(c) 476 B.C.E.
(d) 410 B.C.E.

4. Which groups plunder Italy in the fifth century?
(a) Goths and Huns.
(b) Vandals and Visigoths.
(c) Mongols and Japanese.
(d) Anglo-Saxons and Normans.

5. Who are the druids?
(a) Irish nuns.
(b) Pagan Irish priests.
(c) Catholic Irish priests.
(d) Irish monks.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author of How the Irish Saved Civilization, leisure is necessary for learning to ______________.

2. At the time of his capture, what is the name of the young man enslaved as a shepherd by the Irish in 401 C.E.?

3. What Greek statue shows how Celtic warriors dressed for battle?

4. Who, according to Tain Bo Cuailnge, teaches Cuchulainn to fight?

5. Romans think the army bespeaks __________.

(see the answer key)

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