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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. 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.

2. Why was it unusual that Cuchulain killed Lochi?
(a) She was actually from Ulster.
(b) The druids would punish him for killing an unarmed person.
(c) He knew that this would truly anger the men of Ireland.
(d) Mythic war heros rarely killed innocent women.

3. Before the battle begins, what does Cuchulain see that shocks him?
(a) Medb and Ailill marching towards him.
(b) The trees in the valley have been chopped down.
(c) The bodies of hundreds of his slain warriors.
(d) Thousands of chariots lined up for battle.

4. Who does Fergus send to tell Cuchulain that he should never be caught running from battle?
(a) Fiachu.
(b) MacRoth.
(c) Ailill.
(d) Lochi.

5. Why does the fairy put magical herbs on Cuchulain while he sleeps?
(a) To give him the power to see the future.
(b) To give him superhuman eyesight.
(c) To increase his strength.
(d) To heal his wounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Cuchulain's body when he becomes very angry about the actions of the Irish?

2. What fraction of the young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulain defeat the Irish?

3. Where does Cuchulain sit waiting for Nathcrantrail to return?

4. Cuchulain comes across one of the men of Ireland. What does he help him do?

5. What are the men of Ireland finally able to do after they finish the tunnel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do we learn about Medb in "The Pillow Talk"?

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

3. Why did Setanta's name get changed?

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

5. Why does Forgemen die?

6. How does Medb show she is a little worried about the strength of the Ulstermen?

7. Why is Cethern a good ally for Cuchulain?

8. How does Cuchulain kill the three men from macArach?

9. How are the charioteers from Ulster killed by the Irish?

10. Oengus had great fighting skills but forgot to do something. What does he forget to do?

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