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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. Which girl does Cuchulainn court?
(a) Emer.
(b) Domnall.
(c) Aife.
(d) Dredriu.

2. Which drunk man slept with his sister?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Senchan.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Muirgen.

3. How old is Cuchulainn's son when he arrives to his father?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

4. Which child is reared by the entire community?
(a) Conchobor.
(b) Setanta.
(c) Emer.
(d) Derdriu.

5. Which element does Cuchulaiin's girl ask him to carry while jumping?
(a) Muhr.
(b) Silver.
(c) Lead.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fedelm?

2. How does Cuchulainn chop down a tree?

3. Who recreated the magical spancel-hoop?

4. What do Conchobor and his men hunt on their chariots?

5. Which misty figure explains the Tain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unusual about Fedlimid's pregnant wife?

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

3. What was the prophecy spoken of Derdriu?

4. How did Cuchulainn get his name?

5. Who is the first person Cuchulainn kills with the gae bolga? Explain the circumstances that result in the death.

6. How does Conchobor become king of Ulster?

7. Who does Derdriu marry and how does their marriage occur?

8. What three tasks does Emer require her suitor to complete?

9. Why does Macha curse the men of Ulster?

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

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