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

Short Answer Questions

1. Fergus approaches Cuchulain without a sword. Why?

2. Why does Medb stop Curoi from confronting Amargin?

3. What do Cethern's wounds tell?

4. What did Fergus want Ailill to give him for the great battle?

5. How does Amargin try to block the Irish fighters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the exposition and the resolution components in The Cattle Raid of Cooley, as they relate to the state of the kingdoms of Ireland and Ulster, citing specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Define the literary term "antagonist". What is the role of an antagonist in literary works? Choose three of the characters below, and show why these characters are antagonists (with Cuchulain as the protagonist) in The Cattle Raid of Cooley (a) providing two examples of characteristics that make them an antagonist, and (b) providing two examples of situations where they behave as an antagonist..

a. Medb

b. Ailill

c. Morrigan

d. Etarcumul

Essay Topic 3

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).

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