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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Fergus want Ailill to give him for the great battle?
2. What does Cuchulain have on each hand and foot?
3. How many witches foretell the defeat of Ulster?
4. Why does Medb stop Curoi from confronting Amargin?
5. What does the Irish army do when Fergus turns and runs?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Pride as a personal characteristic is prevalent in The Cattle Raid of Cooley. Show how pride is shown as a characteristic of these warriors and provide two instances where pride influences their decisions or actions:
(a) Cuchulain
(b) Fergus
(c) Ferdiad
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
Hyperbole is a literary device that writers use to exaggerate characteristics or situations. It almost always appears in myths and legends.
(1) Give two examples from The Cattle Raid at Cooley that show how hyperbole is used in the characterization of Cuchulain in regards to: (a) his physical power, (b) his skills at a young age, and (c) his rage.
(2) Hyperbole is not used in describing Cuchulain's mental maturity. How is his mental maturity presented as lagging behind his physical strengths? Give two examples.
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