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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Forgemen do?
(a) He takes care of the other cattle of Cooley.
(b) He makes sure the armor is ready for the Irish fighters.
(c) He negotiates everything between Medb and Cuchulain.
(d) He takes care of the great bull of Cooley.

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

4. How does Cuchulain trick the man of Ireland into telling him what he wants to know?
(a) By pretending to be a holy druid.
(b) By saying he would never kill an unarmed man.
(c) By giving the man his sword.
(d) By offering him a bribe.

5. What are Ailill and Medb talking about as they lie in their bed?
(a) That Ailill was a king before he married Medb.
(b) Their health.
(c) Their wealth.
(d) That Medb did not get along with her father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Fergus take the time to tell the Irishmen about Cuchulain's youthful exploits?

3. What does Ailill do about the marching boys of Ulster?

4. Medb wants to borrow Dari of Cooley's bull for a year. What deal does MacRoth the Messenger offer Dari?

5. What is Cuchulain doing while the men of Ireland are tunneling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Cuchulain's actions in "Now of the Battle".

2. How do we know that Ferdiad and Cuchulain were equally matched warriors?

3. How does Cuchulain show the Irish that he is a real threat to them?

4. Why does Cethern's lack of patience and better judgment cause his death?

5. How does Cuchulain heal Morrigan?

6. How does Medb anger Cuchulain by sending six druids to fight him?

7. Fueled by the anger of the Slaughter of the Youths, what does Cuchulain do?

8. What happens at the impassable river the Irish army come upon?

9. What does Cuchulain do in "The Decision of the Battle" and how is he feeling?

10. Who does Cuchulain kill in "The Meeting of Cuchulain and Finnabair". Why?

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