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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. What is one of the bull of Cooley's special powers?
(a) He is so large he can kill three men with one step.
(b) He breeds with heifers who give birth the next day.
(c) He can speak.
(d) He breeds with heifers who always have twins.

2. How does Cuchulain kill Mani, Medb and Ailill's son?
(a) He creates a flood and Mani drowns in it.
(b) He tricks him into retreating and his men kill him.
(c) He stabs him with his sword.
(d) He traps him in a wooded area and kills him.

3. The Crutti Cainbilli were not ordinary men at all. What were they?
(a) Kings and princes.
(b) Druids.
(c) Witches.
(d) Christian priests.

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

5. How did Uala die?
(a) He fell into a ravine.
(b) He was accidentally killed by his own men.
(c) He drowned in the river.
(d) He was killed by Cuchulain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the bull enter Medb's possession?

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

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

4. What does Cuchulain do each night?

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

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