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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Slaying of Ferbaeth | The Combat of Larini MacNois.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Nathcrantail tell Medb that Cuchulain is a coward?
(a) Cuchulain threw down his sword at Nathcrantail's feet.
(b) Cuchulain ran away from Nathcrantail when he saw him coming.
(c) Cuchulain would not talk to anyone without ten bodyguards.
(d) Cuchulain ran after a flock of birds.

3. Why did Cuchulain promise not to kill Larini?
(a) Cuchulain was afraid of Larini.
(b) Larini had once saved his life.
(c) Cuchulain felt sorry for simple-minded Larini.
(d) Larini's brother was another old Ulster friend.

4. Due to Munremar and Curoi's activities, what does Medb ask Cuchulain to do?
(a) Give her money to pay her soldiers.
(b) Supply her with more livestock.
(c) A short truce so she can move her troops.
(d) More space for her army's camp.

5. What does Medb offer Cuchulain if he will stop killing her men?
(a) Half of her herd of cattle.
(b) A hundred pounds of gold.
(c) Her niece as a bride for Cuchulain.
(d) Land south of the River Ouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. The stories about Cuchulain show that he has amazing abilities but he also has a flaw. What is it?

2. How does Cuchulain kill Ferbaeth?

3. Cuchulain comes across one of the men of Ireland. What does he help him do?

4. What does Forgemen do?

5. Why was Medb a powerful person in her own right?

(see the answer key)

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