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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 forces Aife to bear a son?
(a) Cuchulainn.
(b) Forgall.
(c) Scathach.
(d) Domnall.

2. What are the army's 3,000 elite warriors called?
(a) Galeoin.
(b) Galveston.
(c) Galestrom.
(d) Gae Bolga.

3. How many charioteers does Cuchulainn stop with one fallen tree?
(a) 14.
(b) 21.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recreated the magical spancel-hoop?

2. What is given in exchange for the baby born at the inn?

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

4. Who decides to raise the evil child who screamed in the womb?

5. Who raced the chariot?

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