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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 king is forced into exile by the men of the community?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Muirgen.
(c) Derdriu.
(d) Fergus.

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

3. Who is Daire?
(a) Donn Cuailnge's owner.
(b) Donn Cuailnge's sister.
(c) Donn Cuailnge's brother.
(d) Donn Cuailnge's wife.

4. How long does the curse on the men of Ulster last?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 9 generations.
(c) 90 days.
(d) 9 months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to raise the evil child who screamed in the womb?

2. Who does Deichtine marry?

3. Who forces Aife to bear a son?

4. Who is Emer's father?

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

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