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

2. Who decides to raise the evil child who screamed in the womb?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Cathbad.
(c) Nes.
(d) Fedlimid.

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

4. Which husband bragged that his wife could beat the fastest chariot?
(a) Ulster.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Crunniuc.
(d) Senchan.

5. Who is Conchobor's mother?
(a) Macha.
(b) Nes.
(c) Muirgen.
(d) Cathbad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which element does Cuchulaiin's girl ask him to carry while jumping?

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

3. How old is Cuchulainn's son when he arrives to his father?

4. Who forces Aife to bear a son?

5. Who is Emer's father?

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