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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 explains the scream heard from the womb?
(a) Nes.
(b) Fedlimid.
(c) Cathbad.
(d) Macha.

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

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

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

5. What is given in exchange for the baby born at the inn?
(a) A barrel of water.
(b) A donkey.
(c) Two horses.
(d) A sack of grain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who catches a "bug" from a drink of water?

2. What is the name that Cuchulainn is first called?

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

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

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

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