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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the "white chimpanzees?"
(a) Irish.
(b) Germans.
(c) People of mixed race.
(d) Albino chimpanzees.

2. What year C.E. is believed to be that of Patrick's death?
(a) 641.
(b) 461.
(c) 416.
(d) 614.

3. Who is the first person in history to speak out against slavery unequivocally?
(a) Pelagius.
(b) Cuchulainn.
(c) Augustine.
(d) Patrick.

4. In the war that results from the collapse of the deal between Queen Medb and the owner of the bull, what is the name of Daire's champion?
(a) Seamus.
(b) Brian Boru.
(c) Cuchulainn.
(d) Patrick.

5. What does Tain Bo Cuailnge mean in English?
(a) The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire.
(b) The City of God.
(c) How the Irish Saved Civilization.
(d) The Cattle Raid of Cooley.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Patrick convince the Irish to stop human sacrifices?

2. Why does Patricius walk 200 miles to Wexford?

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

4. When the barbarians invade Rome, how many people die?

5. To which ethnic grouping do the Irish belong?

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