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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has war with Aife?
(a) Forgall.
(b) Domnall.
(c) Scathach.
(d) Cuchulaiin.

2. Which of Medb's sons is beheaded by Cuchulainn?
(a) Mongrale.
(b) Fraech.
(c) Aylull.
(d) Orlam.

3. Who is the wise judge that Conchobor consults?
(a) Emer.
(b) Cathbed.
(c) Morann.
(d) Conall.

4. From where does Cuchulainn capture a live wild deer and a flock of swans?
(a) In a forest.
(b) In a marsh.
(c) In a desert.
(d) In the clouds.

5. What is used for hobbling animals?
(a) A magical spancel-hoop.
(b) A warp spasm.
(c) A gae bolga.
(d) A space leap.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Cuchulainn when he saved Ulster from attacking marauders?

2. Whose guard dog is killed?

3. What does Cuchulainn do to the charioteers stopped by the fallen tree?

4. Who slays both Noisiu and Fiacha?

5. What is the name of t he child who screamed in the womb?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the discussion between Ailill and Medb and what does it result in?

2. Why does Cuchulainn spare Orlam's charioteer, then kill him later?

3. Why do the poets of Ireland gather in the section called "Before the Tain?"

4. What one asset differs between the king and queen? Who is missing it and how does it make that person feel?

5. What was the prophecy spoken of Derdriu?

6. Who is Fedelm? What is unique about her and what message does she share with Medb?

7. How does Cuchulainn slow down the great army? What is unusual about his technique? How does the army adjust?

8. How does Derdriu die?

9. Why does Macha curse the men of Ulster?

10. How do the scholars learn the tale of the Tain in its entirety?

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