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

2. How many feats must Cuchulainn complete to win his girl's heart?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

3. What is the name of Conchobor's sister?
(a) Nes.
(b) Conch.
(c) Derdriu.
(d) Deichtine.

4. To whom does Fergus tell stories about Cuchulainn's great adventures and exploits?
(a) Medb.
(b) Emer.
(c) Ailill.
(d) Domnall.

5. How does Cuchulainn halt the army's progress upon Ulster?
(a) With a secret potion.
(b) With a magical spancel-hoop.
(c) With pure luck.
(d) With a curse of pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Cuchulaiin's girl, must he do without for one year?

2. What is it that Medb's army searches to find?

3. Who is the wise judge that Conchobor consults?

4. Who do the poets of Ireland gather to meet?

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

(see the answer key)

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