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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 is the wise judge that Conchobor consults?
(a) Conall.
(b) Emer.
(c) Morann.
(d) Cathbed.

2. Who talks in bed?
(a) Forgall and Derdriu.
(b) Cuchulainn and Emer.
(c) Conchobor and Emer.
(d) Medb and Ailill.

3. What is the topic of the couple who is talking in bed?
(a) Jewel comparison.
(b) Friend comparison.
(c) Leadership ability comparison.
(d) Wealth comparison.

4. Whose child lets out an audible scream from the womb?
(a) Fedlimid.
(b) Derdriu.
(c) Macha.
(d) Nes.

5. Who raced the chariot?
(a) Ailill.
(b) Macha.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Dredriu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of which community does Fergus rule as king?

2. Who does Fergus want to marry?

3. How does Cuchulainn halt the army's progress upon Ulster?

4. What do Conchobor and his men hunt on their chariots?

5. What does Cuchulainn do to the horses of the charioteers he stops?

(see the answer key)

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