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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tain, I - III, pages 51 - 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Emer's father?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Forgall.
(c) Cuchulaiin.
(d) Domnall.

3. Who is the first handsome young man in which Derdriu has an interest?
(a) Eogan.
(b) Conchobor.
(c) Noisiu.
(d) Fergus.

4. Why is Medb convinced the Ulster men will be easily defeated?
(a) They are having labor pains.
(b) They are untrained in war.
(c) They have no hero to lead them.
(d) They are wimps.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who kills Cuchulainn's son?

3. How many charioteers does Cuchulainn stop with one fallen tree?

4. Who slays both Noisiu and Fiacha?

5. How many babies are born at the finish line of the chariot race?

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