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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Now of the Battle | The Muster of the Men of Erin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?
(a) He helps Conchobar with his battle strategy.
(b) He can memorize his lessons in only minutes.
(c) He can lift three times his weight.
(d) He fought off 150 other boys with his bare hands and toys.

2. What did the Crutti Cainbili turn into after they ran away from the men of Ireland?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Deer.

3. What are the men of Ireland finally able to do after they finish the tunnel?
(a) Finish the tunnel and reach Ulster.
(b) Go around the mountain on foot.
(c) Trap Cuchulain in a cave.
(d) Cross the stream and take their supplies with them.

4. What is the result of the meeting of the Ulstermen?
(a) They quit and go home.
(b) They make a whole new strategy for coming battles.
(c) They get angry and kill each other.
(d) They offer to sacrifice their best warrior to the gods.

5. How does Amargin try to block the Irish fighters?
(a) By throwing stones at them.
(b) By setting fire to the forest.
(c) By building a road block.
(d) By sending his trained wolves after them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Medb and Ailill's neighboring kings' men gather?

2. What does Cuchulain do each night?

3. Why is Cuchulain sad about fighting Ferbaeth?

4. Who does Cuchulain send to rouse the troops?

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

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