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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How Cuchulainn Was Begotten, pages 21-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is named king for one year?
(a) Nes.
(b) Conchobor.
(c) Macha.
(d) Fergus.

2. Who has war with Aife?
(a) Scathach.
(b) Forgall.
(c) Cuchulaiin.
(d) Domnall.

3. Of which community does Fergus rule as king?
(a) Ulster.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Tain.
(d) Allil.

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

5. Who is sent to find the story of "Tain Bo Cuailnge?"
(a) Muirgen.
(b) Senchan.
(c) A group of young scholars.
(d) Fergus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who explains the scream heard from the womb?

2. Who is the first handsome young man in which Derdriu has an interest?

3. Which misty figure explains the Tain?

4. How is the story of the Tain recorded?

5. How many feats must Cuchulainn complete to win his girl's heart?

(see the answer key)

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