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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Combat of Lethan and Cuchulain | The Killing of the Squirrel and of the Tame Bird.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The stories about Cuchulain show that he has amazing abilities but he also has a flaw. What is it?
(a) He takes too long to make decisions.
(b) He changes his strategy too often.
(c) He wants to be top dog, no matter who suffers.
(d) He is not physically strong.

2. What does the narrator tell the reader at the end of "The Foretelling"?
(a) That the story will be lost forever if not spoken aloud.
(b) That the narrator was Medb's personal bodyguard.
(c) The introduction is over and the body of the story is next.
(d) That the introduction was just a dream sequence.

3. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?
(a) He is tied up and left on his own.
(b) He is allowed to go free.
(c) He joins Cuchulain's men.
(d) He is killed.

4. Fedelm is a prophet. What is she doing when Medb meets her for the first time?
(a) Weaving lace.
(b) Tending to her cattle.
(c) Playing on a harp.
(d) Looking into a crystal ball.

5. The men of Ireland set off to Ulster. When they get to Cooley, what do they do?
(a) Surround Cooley and just wait.
(b) Raid Conchobar's castle.
(c) Destroy all the villages in the area.
(d) Divide into groups and look for the bull.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Crutti Cainbili turn into after they ran away from the men of Ireland?

2. Why were the men of Ireland waiting around for two weeks?

3. Medb wants to borrow Dari of Cooley's bull for a year. What deal does MacRoth the Messenger offer Dari?

4. Why does the king decide to recognize young Cuchulain as a great warrior?

5. How does Cuchulain kill Medb's pet bird?

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