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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who starts a war with Ailill's army after a truce is made with Rochad?
(a) Finnabair.
(b) The Galeoin Warriors.
(c) Kings of Munster.
(d) Medb.

2. What word does Medb use to describe her thighs in Chapter XI?
(a) Chunky.
(b) Gripping.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Friendly.

3. Who is Daire?
(a) Donn Cuailnge's owner.
(b) Donn Cuailnge's brother.
(c) Donn Cuailnge's sister.
(d) Donn Cuailnge's wife.

4. What weapon does Cuchulainn take with him when he meets Medb at their "truce" meeting?
(a) Sword.
(b) Slingshot.
(c) Javelin.
(d) Gun.

5. How is the story of the Tain recorded?
(a) In writing.
(b) By oral tradition.
(c) On cave walls.
(d) In pictures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one thing the woman who is talking in bed lacks?

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

3. Whose child lets out an audible scream from the womb?

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

5. What is the name of Cuchulainn's divine god-like father?

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