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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 convinces Cuchulaiin to go for more training?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Domnall.
(c) Forgall.
(d) Conchobor.

2. How does the chariot race end?
(a) She wins.
(b) The chariot wins.
(c) It never ends.
(d) In a tie.

3. Who recreated the magical spancel-hoop?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Medb.
(c) No one.
(d) Ailill.

4. How is the story of the Tain recorded?
(a) In writing.
(b) In pictures.
(c) On cave walls.
(d) By oral tradition.

5. Who catches a "bug" from a drink of water?
(a) Macha.
(b) Deichtine.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Derdriu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives the prediction that the first person to take up arms on a particular day would become a great warrior?

2. Who is the wise judge that Conchobor consults?

3. Who does Medb send to kill Cuchulainn?

4. What are the army's 3,000 elite warriors called?

5. How does Cuchulainn kill the charioteer who did not follow his orders?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the prized possession being sought because of the king and queen's talk and where is it? What is offered in exchange for it?

2. What vow does Cuchulainn make to himself and how is it related to the names of the fords and plains of the story?

3. How does Derdriu die?

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

5. What was the prophecy spoken of Derdriu?

6. Discuss "woman's thinking" as the great army nears Ulster.

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

8. Name three creatures that become involved in the epic battle between the two pig-keepers.

9. Who is Setanta?

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

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