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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the author of How the Irish Saved Civilization?
(a) Mark Twain.
(b) Thomas Cahill.
(c) Albert Payson Terhune.
(d) Charles Dickens.

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

4. Thanks to the barbarian invasions, the spirit of _________________ as a living entity is irrevocably lost.
(a) The feudal system.
(b) The Roman pantheon.
(c) Hellenistic culture.
(d) Classical civilization.

5. Who, according to Tain Bo Cuailnge, teaches Cuchulainn to fight?
(a) The goddess Danu herself.
(b) His father.
(c) Three women.
(d) Queen Medb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was fifth-century Rome considered?

2. Who gave this report about American universities?

3. What major theme concerning Augustine will be shown in later chapters to apply to Ireland as they themselves become Christian?

4. What is Tain Bo Cuailnge?

5. Why does the deal between Queen Medb and the bull's owner fall through?

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