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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Irish woman react to Cuchulain's appearance?
(a) They can't see him - he is invisible to women.
(b) They won't look at him because he is their enemy.
(c) They think he is ugly.
(d) They ask the soldiers to lift them up to see him.

2. What does Fergus tell Medb as a result of what MacRoth saw in the woods?
(a) That the Ulstermen have a weak army.
(b) That he is deserting.
(c) That she should retreat.
(d) That the Ulstermen are retreating.

3. What problem does the death of Medb's daughter cause?
(a) She not longer has a prize to offer the warriors.
(b) There is no heir to the kingdom.
(c) She loses her will to fight.
(d) Ailill goes crazy with grief.

4. What does Cuchulain have on each hand and foot?
(a) Fur gloves and boots.
(b) Jewels on every finger and toe.
(c) Seven fingers and seven toes.
(d) Tattoos that show he is a warrior.

5. Which of the following is untrue about Mann?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He is gigantic.
(c) He is loud.
(d) Medb sends him to fight Cuchulain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many warriors did Menn bring with him?

2. What does Medb's watchman see running towards him?

3. What does Donn take back to Cruachan the next morning?

4. What does "red-shame" refer to?

5. Dubthach of Ulster is angry with Cuchulain. Why?

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