View a FREE sample

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 did Lochi wear a golden tiara?
(a) It showed that she was a royal maid.
(b) It meant she was an adult woman.
(c) It meant she was related to the queen.
(d) It protected her from evil spirits.

2. Why does the king decide to recognize young Cuchulain as a great warrior?
(a) If he doesn't, Cuchulain's father will take his land.
(b) If he doesn't, Cuchulain has threatened to kill him.
(c) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill his livestock.
(d) If he doesn't, Cuchulain will kill all the boys in the kingdom.

3. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?
(a) A declaration of war.
(b) A ceasefire.
(c) A surrender.
(d) A truce.

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

5. How does the bull enter Medb's possession?
(a) She trades a bag full of gold for it.
(b) She steals it from Cuchulain's men.
(c) Cuchulain fights the Irish and the cattle run to the Irish camp.
(d) It is given to her as a gift from the Irish man who found it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Nathcrantail tell Medb that Cuchulain is a coward?

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

4. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 422 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample