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

2. How does the army circumvent the trap left in the road for them?
(a) They go around it through the water.
(b) They go around it through the forest.
(c) They move behind it.
(d) They go over it.

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

4. Where is the inn in which Conchobor and his men find shelter during their hunt?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Brug.
(c) Ulster.
(d) Umster.

5. Who does Fergus want to marry?
(a) Macha.
(b) Derdriu.
(c) Nes.
(d) Conchobor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Conchobor's mother?

2. Who refuses Conchobor's sexual advances?

3. Who catches a "bug" from a drink of water?

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

5. Which girl does Cuchulainn court?

(see the answer key)

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