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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. Who is impressed with Cuchulainn's tree-chopping?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Domnall.
(c) Ailill.
(d) Medb.

2. Who knows the whole story of "Tain Bo Cuailnge?"
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Everyone.
(c) No one.
(d) Senchan.

3. Who is named king for one year?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Nes.
(c) Macha.
(d) Fergus.

4. What does Cuchulainn do to the horses of the charioteers he stops?
(a) Eats them.
(b) Cuts their ears off.
(c) Keeps them.
(d) Nothing.

5. Who is Conchobor's mother?
(a) Muirgen.
(b) Macha.
(c) Nes.
(d) Cathbad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who curses the men of Ulster?

2. Who announces the day and time that is perfect for conceiving a child who would gain great fame in Ireland?

3. Which king is forced into exile by the men of the community?

4. Which misty figure explains the Tain?

5. What does Cuchulainn do to the charioteers stopped by the fallen tree?

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