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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who intervenes to help Cuchulainn fight Gaile Dana and his sons?
(a) Medb.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Fiacha .
(d) Tain.

2. How does the second day of fighting end in Chapter XI between Cuchulainn and his foster-brother?
(a) The book does not say.
(b) Cuchulainn wins again.
(c) Another stalemate.
(d) The foster-brother wins.

3. How does Cuchulainn finally end the fight between him and his foster-brother in Chapter XI?
(a) By poisoning his water.
(b) By cutting off his head.
(c) By stabbing him in the back.
(d) With the gae bolga.

4. What weapon does Cuchulainn take with him when he meets Medb at their "truce" meeting?
(a) Gun.
(b) Javelin.
(c) Slingshot.
(d) Sword.

5. Which warrior refuses to fight Cuchulainn in Section VII?
(a) Nadcranntail.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Etarcomol.
(d) Curoi.

6. Who gets his hair and clothing cut by Cuchulainn before the warrior finally just kills him?
(a) Etarcomol.
(b) Ailill.
(c) Medb.
(d) Fergus.

7. How long will the Ulster warrior live if restored to full warrior ability?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 30 days.
(d) 3 days.

8. Which warrior agrees to fight Cuchulainn in Section VII in exchange for marrying Ailill's daughter?
(a) Curoi.
(b) Etarcomol.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Nadcranntail.

9. What is the first weapon Cuchulainn and his foster-brother choose to fight with in Chapter XI?
(a) Hands.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Iron darts and shields.
(d) Spears.

10. Who starts a war with Ailill's army after a truce is made with Rochad?
(a) Kings of Munster.
(b) The Galeoin Warriors.
(c) Medb.
(d) Finnabair.

11. Who accompanied Fergus to offer Ailill's truce offer to Cuchulainn?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Ailill.
(c) Etarcomol.
(d) Medb.

12. Why does Fergus agree to face Cuchulainn in Section X?
(a) He is the only one left.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He doesn't have a choice.
(d) He's old and ready to die.

13. Why does Fergus fear Gaile Dana and his sons will kill Cuchulainn?
(a) They are crazy mean.
(b) They are much larger.
(c) They have poison on their weapons.
(d) There are so many of them.

14. How many sons does Gaile Dana have?
(a) 32.
(b) 18.
(c) 5.
(d) 27.

15. With whom is Finnabair smitten in Chapter XII?
(a) Rochad.
(b) Ferdia.
(c) Fingin.
(d) Cethern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the shepherd responsible for bringing back the bull in Section VIII?

2. Who is sent to portray Ailill in a meeting with Cuchulainn?

3. Where is Cuchulainn taken to recuperate?

4. Where does the army hear the bull is hiding?

5. What is the method of fighting used between Cuchulainn and the representative of Ailill's army at the end of Section VII?

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