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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 is Fedelm?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A witch.
(c) A prophetess.
(d) A blind girl.

2. Who warns the men of Ulster of the pending war?
(a) Medb.
(b) Cuchulainn.
(c) Ailill.
(d) Fergus.

3. Who refused to serve under a woman?
(a) Cuchulainn.
(b) Ailill.
(c) Finnbennach.
(d) Medb.

4. Who is sent to find the story of "Tain Bo Cuailnge?"
(a) A group of young scholars.
(b) Muirgen.
(c) Senchan.
(d) Fergus.

5. What is the topic of the couple who is talking in bed?
(a) Wealth comparison.
(b) Leadership ability comparison.
(c) Jewel comparison.
(d) Friend comparison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which drunk man slept with his sister?

2. How is the story of the Tain recorded?

3. Who refuses Conchobor's sexual advances?

4. To whom does Fergus tell stories about Cuchulainn's great adventures and exploits?

5. What do Conchobor and his men hunt on their chariots?

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