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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through X - XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanied Fergus to offer Ailill's truce offer to Cuchulainn?
(a) Medb.
(b) Etarcomol.
(c) Ailill.
(d) Conchobor.

2. How large were the wounds suffered by Cuchulainn and his foster-brother after the second day of fighting?
(a) Large enough for a bull to stick his head in.
(b) Large enough to fit a man's head in.
(c) Large enough for birds to fly through.
(d) Large enough to fit a leprechaun in.

3. What is it that Medb's army searches to find?
(a) The king.
(b) The bull.
(c) Cuchulainn.
(d) Gold.

4. Where does the army hear the bull is hiding?
(a) Conaille.
(b) Black Cauldron.
(c) Finnabair.
(d) Alba.

5. Why does Fergus agree to face Cuchulainn in Section X?
(a) He is the only one left.
(b) He doesn't have a choice.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He's old and ready to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Cuchulainn use in Section VII to continue killing the army's men at night from afar?

2. How does Cuchulainn protect himself from Gaile Dana and his sons?

3. Which river in Section VI swells and carries off one-hundred chariots?

4. How does the second day of fighting end in Chapter XI between Cuchulainn and his foster-brother?

5. Why is Medb convinced the Ulster men will be easily defeated?

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