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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 job does Laeg do for Cuchulain?
(a) He is his fortune teller.
(b) He is his battle advisor.
(c) He is his personal assistant.
(d) He is his chariot driver.

2. Why is Fergus chosen to be the spokesman with the powerful men of Ulster?
(a) He was an Ulster king himself before Conchobar drove him out.
(b) He has been an advisor to all the powerful men of Ulster.
(c) He is Conchobar's brother and knows how to handle him.
(d) He is the only one who speaks their language well.

3. Why is Cuchulain sad about fighting Ferbaeth?
(a) He admires his courage.
(b) He is his spiritual advisor.
(c) He was raised with him.
(d) He is his favorite uncle.

4. What does Medb do while Cuchulain is with Morrigan?
(a) Plot with Ailill to offer Cuchulain her daughter.
(b) Send Druids out to find Morrigan.
(c) Send one hundred men to fight him.
(d) Send a spy to find out where Cuchulain is.

5. Why does Cuchulain increase his killing as Medb moves into Ulster?
(a) They are reaching his own lands.
(b) He is nervous that they are getting stronger.
(c) They are increasing their numbers of warriors.
(d) They are taunting him and it angers him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferbaeth is next in line to fight Cuchulain. What is his relationship to Cuchulain?

2. How does Cuchulain kill Mani, Medb and Ailill's son?

3. Due to Munremar and Curoi's activities, what does Medb ask Cuchulain to do?

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

5. Why did Lochi wear a golden tiara?

Short Essay Questions

1. Nathcrantail is killed for what he said about Cuchulain. What did he say?

2. Who is Fedelm and what does she tell Medb?

3. Why is Cethern a good ally for Cuchulain?

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

5. What does the "red-shame of Menn" refer to?

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

7. Why did Setanta's name get changed?

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

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

10. How do the Irish women react to Cuchulain in his regular clothing and hairstyle?

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