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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. How does Cuchulain trick the man of Ireland into telling him what he wants to know?
(a) By giving the man his sword.
(b) By pretending to be a holy druid.
(c) By saying he would never kill an unarmed man.
(d) By offering him a bribe.

2. Cuchulain comes across one of the men of Ireland. What does he help him do?
(a) Bury the heads of the slain frontrunners.
(b) Fix the chariots destroyed the day before.
(c) Plan a strategy to attack Cuchulain's men.
(d) Set up camps for the men of Ireland.

3. Why does Fergus take the time to tell the Irishmen about Cuchulain's youthful exploits?
(a) So they can cancel the battle and go home.
(b) So they are prepared to deal with a powerful threat.
(c) So they can make a plan to capture him.
(d) So they can bring in more men to fight.

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

5. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?
(a) He was an Ulster king himself before Conchobar drove him out.
(b) He has been an advisor to all the powerful men of Ulster.
(c) He is Conchobar's brother and knows how to handle him.
(d) He is the only one who speaks their language well.

Short Answer Questions

1. The men of Ireland set off to Ulster. When they get to Cooley, what do they do?

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

3. Why did Lochi wear a golden tiara?

4. What is one of the bull of Cooley's special powers?

5. Dari accepts Medb's offer. After the feast to celebrate, he changes his mind. Why?

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