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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who raced the chariot?
(a) Macha.
(b) Dredriu.
(c) Ailill.
(d) Fergus.

3. Which river in Section VI seems to flood to bar the army from passing?
(a) Tain.
(b) Cronn.
(c) Gatlaig.
(d) Glenn.

4. How many men does Cuchulainn kill when Medb's army attack him at their "truce" meeting?
(a) 14.
(b) 29.
(c) 31.
(d) 9.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refused to serve under a woman?

2. How is the story of the Tain recorded?

3. To whom does Fergus tell stories about Cuchulainn's great adventures and exploits?

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

5. What do Conchobor and his men hunt on their chariots?

(see the answer key)

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