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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the killer of the guard dog make amends for its death?
(a) By offering his best dog as a replacement.
(b) He does not.
(c) By buying a new one.
(d) By volunteering to be a guard dog himself.

2. How does Cuchulainn kill the person sent to seize his javelin from him?
(a) With a slingshot.
(b) With a noose.
(c) With a cold stare.
(d) With the javelin in his head.

3. Who does Fergus want to marry?
(a) Macha.
(b) Nes.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Derdriu.

4. With whom is Finnabair smitten in Chapter XII?
(a) Cethern.
(b) Fingin.
(c) Rochad.
(d) Ferdia.

5. Who kills a guard dog?
(a) Conchorbor.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Macha.
(d) Cuchulainn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which child is reared by the entire community?

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

3. What does Cuchulainn do to the horses of the charioteers he stops?

4. Who mocks Fergus for going easy against his kinsmen at Ulster?

5. Who is the army scout for Ailill's army?

(see the answer key)

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