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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How Cuchulainn Was Begotten, pages 21-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is named king for one year?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Nes.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Macha.

2. Which misty figure explains the Tain?
(a) Muirgen.
(b) Conchobor.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Senchan.

3. Who convinces Cuchulaiin to go for more training?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Forgall.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Domnall.

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

5. Who decides to raise the evil child who screamed in the womb?
(a) Fedlimid.
(b) Nes.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Cathbad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who explains the scream heard from the womb?

2. Who is Conchobor's mother?

3. How many men does Cuchulaiin's girl want him to kill at each ford?

4. Who is the first handsome young man in which Derdriu has an interest?

5. Which girl does Cuchulainn court?

(see the answer key)

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