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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is Patrick's hope that the Irish will at least accept the body as what?
(a) Clean.
(b) Holy.
(c) Healthy.
(d) Pure.

2. Which prophecy refers to the Roman Empire's total lifespan?
(a) The Prophecy of Romulus and Remus.
(b) The Prophecy of Apollo.
(c) The Prophecy of Rome.
(d) The Prophecy of the Twelve Eagles.

3. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?
(a) To tutor the emperor's son, Augustine.
(b) To become the emperor's proconsul.
(c) To tutor the emperor.
(d) To tutor the emperor's son, Gratian.

4. According to Ireland's foundation myth, the sons of Mil reached Ireland from Spain and took Ireland from the "People of the Goddess _________."
(a) Anu.
(b) Dierdre.
(c) Danu.
(d) Siobhan.

5. In which book did St. Augustine blame paganism for Rome's troubles with barbarians?
(a) Confessions.
(b) The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire.
(c) How The Irish Saved Civilization.
(d) The City of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the autopsy done on Lindow Man find that his last meal consisted of?

2. What did Christian monks teach the Irish about Mil?

3. What did Tolland Man, Grauballe Man, Borremose Man, and Lindow Man all have in common?

4. What type of evidence backs the Irish foundation myth?

5. What controls Irish society prior to its Christianization?

(see the answer key)

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