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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tain, I - III, pages 51 - 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Conchobor and his men hunt on their chariots?
(a) Moose.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Birds.
(d) Gazelle.

2. Who knows the whole story of "Tain Bo Cuailnge?"
(a) Senchan.
(b) Conchobor.
(c) Everyone.
(d) No one.

3. Who catches a "bug" from a drink of water?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Macha.
(c) Derdriu.
(d) Deichtine.

4. Where is the inn in which Conchobor and his men find shelter during their hunt?
(a) Umster.
(b) Ulster.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Brug.

5. Who is the first handsome young man in which Derdriu has an interest?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Noisiu.
(c) Eogan.
(d) Fergus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which misty figure explains the Tain?

2. How does the chariot race end?

3. Who talks in bed?

4. Who is Emer's father?

5. How is the story of the Tain recorded?

(see the answer key)

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