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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Finding of the Bull | The Death of Forgemen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the bull of Cooley's special powers?
(a) He breeds with heifers who always have twins.
(b) He can speak.
(c) He breeds with heifers who give birth the next day.
(d) He is so large he can kill three men with one step.

2. Before the battle begins, what does Cuchulain see that shocks him?
(a) Thousands of chariots lined up for battle.
(b) The trees in the valley have been chopped down.
(c) The bodies of hundreds of his slain warriors.
(d) Medb and Ailill marching towards him.

3. How does Medb react to Fedelm's prophecy of a bloody battle?
(a) She says she doesn't trust Fedelm.
(b) She tells Fedelm she doesn't believe in prophesies.
(c) She gives reasons why she isn't afraid of Conchobar.
(d) She is very nervous and afraid.

4. Why does Cuchulain increase his killing as Medb moves into Ulster?
(a) They are reaching his own lands.
(b) They are increasing their numbers of warriors.
(c) They are taunting him and it angers him.
(d) He is nervous that they are getting stronger.

5. The Crutti Cainbilli were not ordinary men at all. What were they?
(a) Kings and princes.
(b) Witches.
(c) Christian priests.
(d) Druids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cuchulain do each night?

2. Fedelm is a prophet. What is she doing when Medb meets her for the first time?

3. When Medb met Cuchulain she scoffed at him. Why?

4. How does Cuchulain kill Mani, Medb and Ailill's son?

5. How did the men of Ireland and Ulster honor the men who died in battle?

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