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

2. What does Cuchulainn do to the charioteers stopped by the fallen tree?
(a) Takes them back to the castle.
(b) Decapitates them.
(c) Burns them.
(d) Ties the up.

3. Who is Conchobor's mother?
(a) Macha.
(b) Cathbad.
(c) Muirgen.
(d) Nes.

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

5. Which drunk man slept with his sister?
(a) Muirgen.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Senchan.
(d) Conchobor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is given in exchange for the baby born at the inn?

2. Who talks in bed?

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

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

5. How does Cuchulainn chop down a tree?

(see the answer key)

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