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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ailill and Medb want to ask Cuchulain for after the slaughter of the boy trooper?
(a) A final showdown.
(b) A truce.
(c) Prisoners of war.
(d) Carts to transport soldiers.

2. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?
(a) A surrender.
(b) A ceasefire.
(c) A declaration of war.
(d) A truce.

3. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?
(a) As a white cow.
(b) As a white cat.
(c) As a white bird.
(d) As a white horse.

4. How does Cuchulain kill Cyr?
(a) Hides in an apple tree and shoots him with an arrow.
(b) Hits him over the head with his shield.
(c) Breaks his neck while wrestling.
(d) Throws an apple through his shield and head.

5. Why were the men of Ireland waiting around for two weeks?
(a) They were waiting for supplies to arrive.
(b) They were waiting for a sign to go into battle.
(c) They were training for battle.
(d) They were deciding which men would be in each unit.

6. Medb wants to borrow Dari of Cooley's bull for a year. What deal does MacRoth the Messenger offer Dari?
(a) She will return the bull and give him a chariot.
(b) She will return the bull and give him a lot of land.
(c) She will keep the bull, but give him her friendship and protection.
(d) She will return the bull and give him fifty heifers.

7. Why did Cuchulain promise not to kill Larini?
(a) Cuchulain felt sorry for simple-minded Larini.
(b) Larini had once saved his life.
(c) Larini's brother was another old Ulster friend.
(d) Cuchulain was afraid of Larini.

8. What fraction of the young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulain defeat the Irish?
(a) One-quarter.
(b) One-half.
(c) One-tenth.
(d) One-third.

9. What did Cuchulain get the man of Ireland to tell him?
(a) Which tent Medb and Ailill are sleeping in.
(b) The best way to find food for his own troops.
(c) Where the Irish troops are hiding.
(d) The quickest way to get to Dublin.

10. What is the name of the bull of Cooley?
(a) Morrigan.
(b) Donn.
(c) Barry.
(d) Fergus.

11. How does Cuchulain convince Loch that he should fight him?
(a) He told him he had put a curse on his family.
(b) He stole his wife away from him.
(c) He wore a pretend beard to look older.
(d) He killed a herd of deer in front of him.

12. What does the spy find out?
(a) Medb and Fergus are having an affair.
(b) Medb has disappeared with the soldiers.
(c) Medb believes Ailill has turned against her.
(d) Medb is very discouraged and is planning a new strategy.

13. How does Cuchulain get his revenge on Medb for sending six Druids to fight him?
(a) He makes plans to capture Medb.
(b) He kills some soldiers with his slingshot.
(c) He captures and tortures Medb's beloved dog.
(d) He takes one hundred soldiers prisoner.

14. At the age of five, how does Cuchulain show he has special abilities?
(a) He can lift three times his weight.
(b) He fought off 150 other boys with his bare hands and toys.
(c) He helps Conchobar with his battle strategy.
(d) He can memorize his lessons in only minutes.

15. As Cuchulain watches the Irish army march south to Ulster, why does Cuchulain grow angry with the Irish army?
(a) He has sworn to kill them all but can't do it.
(b) It still has a huge numbers of soldiers.
(c) He wants to make peace and it doesn't.
(d) He is injured and fears for his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fedelm is a prophet. What is she doing when Medb meets her for the first time?

2. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?

3. Before the battle begins, what does Cuchulain see that shocks him?

4. Medb and Ailill split into two groups. What does Ailill then do?

5. Which of the following is not true about Cuchulain?

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