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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who was the leader of the Youths of Ulster?
2. Dubthach plots to capture Cuchulain. What does Fergus do?
3. Who is killed by the bulls while they fight?
4. Laeg and Cuchulain get ready for battle. What does Laeg do about the chariot?
5. Medb wants Fergus to fight Cuchulain. Why doesn't he want to?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Pride as a personal characteristic is prevalent in The Cattle Raid of Cooley. Show how pride is shown as a characteristic of these warriors and provide two instances where pride influences their decisions or actions:
(a) Cuchulain
(b) Fergus
(c) Ferdiad
Essay Topic 2
The tragic flaw is used in literary works to show the weakness of humans and how it influences the outcomes of many situations. Write a short essay wherein you list what you consider five fatal flaws and how they can have a serious influence on people's lives. Choose one of these fatal flaws and apply it to a character in The Cattle Raid at Cooley and show how it influences the outcome of the story.
Essay Topic 3
"Imagery" is language that is used to portray something so that we can visualize an element of a story in our mind's eye.
(1) Give at least four examples from the book where imagery is used to enhance the story;
(2) Refer to Chapter 36 for specific examples of imagery that evoke a picture of Cuchulain as he appears to the women and civilians who are traveling with the army; and (3) State why you believe strong imagery is important when a story is told with only words.
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