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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 convinces Cuchulaiin to go for more training?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Conchobor.
(c) Domnall.
(d) Forgall.

2. Which king is forced into exile by the men of the community?
(a) Muirgen.
(b) Derdriu.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Fergus.

3. Who is Emer's father?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Domnall.
(c) Forgall.
(d) Cuchulaiin.

4. What is the name of t he child who screamed in the womb?
(a) Ness.
(b) Fedlimid.
(c) Derdriu.
(d) Macha.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the story of the Tain recorded?

2. Who is sent to find the story of "Tain Bo Cuailnge?"

3. Who is Donn Cuailnge?

4. Who does Deichtine marry?

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

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