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

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

3. Who kills Cuchulainn's son?
(a) Emer.
(b) Forgall.
(c) Cuchhulainn.
(d) Domnall.

4. Which element does Cuchulaiin's girl ask him to carry while jumping?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Lead.
(d) Muhr.

5. How many men does Cuchulaiin's girl want him to kill at each ford?
(a) 2500.
(b) 5.
(c) 100.
(d) 200.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who curses the men of Ulster?

3. How does the chariot race end?

4. To whom does Fergus tell stories about Cuchulainn's great adventures and exploits?

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

(see the answer key)

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