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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Combat of Munremar and Curoi | The Slaughter of the Boy Troop.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Medb wants to borrow Dari of Cooley's bull for a year. What deal does MacRoth the Messenger offer Dari?
(a) She will return the bull and give him a chariot.
(b) She will keep the bull, but give him her friendship and protection.
(c) She will return the bull and give him a lot of land.
(d) She will return the bull and give him fifty heifers.

3. What fraction of the young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulain defeat the Irish?
(a) One-tenth.
(b) One-quarter.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-third.

4. What does Cuchulain do each night?
(a) Kill one hundred of the Irish.
(b) Steal the Irish livestock.
(c) Set fires around the camps of the Irish.
(d) Tell stories and poems of his great victories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Redg the Satirist is killed, how many men do Medb and Ailill send to battle with Cuchulain?

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

3. Who does Fergus send to tell Cuchulain that he should never be caught running from battle?

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

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

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