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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VIII - IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of t he child who screamed in the womb?
(a) Macha.
(b) Derdriu.
(c) Fedlimid.
(d) Ness.

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

3. Who slays the shepherd responsible for bringing the bull back in Section VII?
(a) Cuchulainn.
(b) Ailill.
(c) Medb.
(d) Conchobor.

4. When the person sent to seize Cuchulainn's javelin was killed, what did he/she call the weapon?
(a) An overwhelming gift.
(b) The rope of death.
(c) An evil glare
(d) A big headache.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which misty figure explains the Tain?

2. Who refused to serve under a woman?

3. How long does the curse on the men of Ulster last?

4. Why is Medb convinced the Ulster men will be easily defeated?

5. What is Fedelm?

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