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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XII - XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fergus fear Gaile Dana and his sons will kill Cuchulainn?
(a) They are much larger.
(b) They are crazy mean.
(c) They have poison on their weapons.
(d) There are so many of them.

2. Who gives the prediction that the first person to take up arms on a particular day would become a great warrior?
(a) Fedelm.
(b) Cathbed.
(c) Emer.
(d) Fergus.

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

4. Who is the fierce Ulster warrior who kills several army members while Cuchulainn is being healed?
(a) Roshad.
(b) Finnabair.
(c) Cethern.
(d) Munster.

5. What is the name of Medb's herdsman killed in Section VI?
(a) Tain.
(b) Lothar.
(c) Cronn.
(d) Glenn Gatlaig,

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who warns Cuchulainn that Medb is planning to ambush him?

3. Who is sent to portray Ailill in a meeting with Cuchulainn?

4. What are the army's 3,000 elite warriors called?

5. What convinces Ferbaeth to fight Cuchulainn?

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