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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tain, I - III, pages 51 - 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which girl does Cuchulainn court?
(a) Aife.
(b) Emer.
(c) Domnall.
(d) Dredriu.

2. Which husband bragged that his wife could beat the fastest chariot?
(a) Senchan.
(b) Ulster.
(c) Crunniuc.
(d) Fergus.

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

4. Who announces the day and time that is perfect for conceiving a child who would gain great fame in Ireland?
(a) Cathbad.
(b) Nes.
(c) Muirgen.
(d) Senchan.

5. What is the name of Sualdam's son?
(a) Setanta.
(b) Senchan.
(c) Ulster.
(d) Cuchulainn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fedelm?

2. Who raced the chariot?

3. How many men does Cuchulaiin's girl want him to kill at each ford?

4. How is the story of the Tain recorded?

5. What does Cuchulainn do to the horses of the charioteers he stops?

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