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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fergus tell Medb as a result of what MacRoth saw in the woods?

2. How do the Irish woman react to Cuchulain's appearance?

3. Who is Sencha?

4. What does Cuchulain want the Ulstermen to do?

5. Laeg and Cuchulain get ready for battle. What does Laeg do about the chariot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what is meant by "plot structure". Explain the following elements in two or three sentences each, of plot structure as they apply to The Cattle Raid of Cooley:

a. Exposition

b. Rising Action

c. Climax

d. Falling Action

e. Resolution (or denouement).

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

Explain in your own words the resolution of the story The Cattle Raid of Cooley. (2) What was the outcome for the following characters, describing it in two or three sentences:

a. Medb

b. Cuchulain

c. Dann

d. Fergus

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