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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Cuchulain destroy Ferchu and his bandits?
(a) By driving them off a cliff.
(b) By slow torture.
(c) By poisoning them.
(d) By cutting off their heads.

2. Who is Fingin?
(a) Cuchulain's cook.
(b) Cuchulain's driver.
(c) Cuchulain's bodyguard.
(d) Cuthulain's magic doctor.

3. Laeg and Cuchulain get ready for battle. What does Laeg do about the chariot?
(a) Destroy it.
(b) Decorate it with skulls of Irish killed in battle.
(c) Hide it in the forest.
(d) Make it invisible.

4. Why does the fairy refuse to help Cuchulain avenge the Slaughter of the Youths?
(a) The fairy has to help someone else now.
(b) Cuchulain will get all the credit for the battle.
(c) The fairy has lost interest in battles and war.
(d) Cuchulain has used up his three wishes.

5. Where will Medb and Ailill say they will see Menn again?
(a) At the great battle.
(b) At the crowning Cuchulain as their king.
(c) In his home kingdom.
(d) In heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cuchulain go into battle after he hears someone fighting mightily against Conchobar?

2. The Irish make progress. What is their plan?

3. After eight hours of battle with shields and blades, what do Ferdiad and Cuchulain decide to do?

4. What does Cethern have on his stomach to keep his organs inside?

5. How does Cuchulain appear to the woman and civilians traveling with the army?

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