1. Trace the development of Finn's character throughout the tales. Does he become wiser as he becomes older?

2. Each of the tests that Finn must pass before he can join the Fianna has a special purpose. Describe and give the reason for each test.

3. Who is the most loyal of Finn's men?

Use evidence from several of the tales to make your case.

4. Compare the different women described in the tales. Who is the most complete as a character?

5. What is the significance of Oisin's three-hundred-year absence from Ireland? How does his time in the land of eternal youth prepare him for his role as national poet and minstrel?

6. Discuss the importance of the various animals depicted in the tales, such as the hounds, the horses, and the salmon.