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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Harrying of Cooley | The Proposals.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was it unusual that Cuchulain killed Lochi?
(a) He knew that this would truly anger the men of Ireland.
(b) She was actually from Ulster.
(c) Mythic war heros rarely killed innocent women.
(d) The druids would punish him for killing an unarmed person.

2. Why was Medb a powerful person in her own right?
(a) She was the widow of an Irish king.
(b) She was a favorite daughter of a high king of Ireland.
(c) She was a warrior queen.
(d) She had made some excellent investments.

3. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?
(a) He fought off 150 other boys with his bare hands and toys.
(b) He helps Conchobar with his battle strategy.
(c) He can lift three times his weight.
(d) He can memorize his lessons in only minutes.

4. Which of the following is not true about Cuchulain?
(a) He is considered a god.
(b) He is a teenager.
(c) He is a great speaker.
(d) He is a great warrior.

5. What is Cuchulain doing while the men of Ireland are tunneling?
(a) Making deals with other kings to help him.
(b) Training new men for battle.
(c) Digging a tunnel from the other side.
(d) Following them and killing some of them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Cuchulain get the man of Ireland to tell him?

3. How does Medb react to Fedelm's prophecy of a bloody battle?

4. What does Cuchulain do each night?

5. What are the men of Ireland finally able to do after they finish the tunnel?

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