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Author Cearas Cumhaill

1. What book tells of the dynastic union that led to the birth of Lugh?
   A)  Foras Feasa ar Eirinn
   B)  Book of Invasion
   C)  Dinnschenchas

2. What two peoples were united in the above mentioned dynastic union?
   A)  Cumhaill and Niafer
   B)  Ulster and Meath
   C)  Formorians and Tuatha Da Danaan

3. Lugh was known by the epithet "Lamhfhada". What does this mean?
   A)  Long Hand
   B)  Sword Shouter
   C)  Boy Hero

4. How long did the Tailltean marriages which took place during Lughnasadh last?
   A)  a very meaningful time for the length of the festival
   B)  Beltaine when it could be renewed or the couple can go their separate ways
   C)  a year and a day

5. Lughnasadh was dedicated to celebrate who’s funeral games?
   A)  Lugh’s father, Cian
   B)  Lugh’s foster mother, Tailtiu
   C)  His favorite dog

6. What was the contributing factor to the death of the honoree?
   A)  Died from exhaustion after clearing a great forest so the land could be cultivated.
   B)  In childbirth and it recognizes the painful labor of childbirth
   C)  Over indulgence in eating too much of the local berry crop

7. Which modern Irish town is reputed to be the place where Lugh first instituted Lughnasadh?
   A)  Dublin
   B)  Limerick
   C)  Telltown

8. One tradition holds that Lughnasadh is based on an older festival. What was the name of this older festival?
   A)  Bron Trogain
   B)  Gwl Awst
   C)  Laa Luanys

9. Tailtiu’s name is derived from the old Celtic Talantiu which means what?
   A)  Distance
   B)  Loaf Mass
   C)  The Great One of the Earth

10. The earth gives birth to her first fruits so that her children may live. August 1st is the traditional date but the ancient festival had no set date, rather it was celebrated at the time of the ripening of what fresh fruit of the harvest?
   A)  Berries
   B)  Apples
   C)  Grains
   D)  Harvey Fierstein