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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?

2. What does Cuchulain pray for Morrigan?

3. How does Morrigan disguise herself when she sees Cuchulain coming?

4. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?

5. How many young boys of Ulster march off to help Cuchulan defeat the Irish?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cuchulain kill Tamon?

2. Who is Orlam and what happens to him?

3. How does Cuchulain heal Morrigan?

4. What choice does Cuchulain have to make in The Finding of the Bull? Which one does he choose?

5. What causes Cuchulain to become so enraged that he cannot recognize friend from foe?

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

7. Why does Cuchulain kill Lochi? Who is she?

8. Who was Ferchu and what did he do?

9. Even though Cuchulain is keeping his end of the bargain, Medb and Ailill break theirs. How do they do this?

10. Show another example of loyalty for Cuchulain as it appears in "The Combat of Calatin's Children".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose four short examples of dialogue that appear in The Cattle Raid at Cooley and describe it in the context of (1) mood; (b) characterization; and (c) conflict. Make sure you identify each of the characters in the dialogue, the situation, and the chapter title.

Essay Topic 2

Heroism is a very common theme in stories of myth and legend. (a) in your own words, explain why you think this is so and the purpose it serves; (b) Give three examples of how Cuchulain is presented as a hero, for example, what characteristics and skills does the author describe; and (c) The story of Cuchulain's childhood is chronicled early in the book. Give at least two reasons why it is structured this way.

Essay Topic 3

(a) Explain what is meant by "mood" in a literary work.

(b) Give three examples of how mood might be portrayed to the reader.

(c) In Chapters 28 and 29 (The Slaying of Ferbaeth and The Combat of Larini MacNois) show how the mood of the novel changes due to the portrayal of Cuchulain and his actions and feelings.

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