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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. How does the toddler Cuchulainn defeat the neighborhood boys?
(a) By throwing a tantrum.
(b) By telling their mothers.
(c) By going into a warp spasm.
(d) By puking on them.

2. Who knows the whole story of "Tain Bo Cuailnge?"
(a) Senchan.
(b) No one.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Conchobor.

3. How does Cuchulainn chop down a tree?
(a) Snaps it with his bare hands.
(b) With one chop.
(c) Using his own teeth.
(d) With a live beaver to saw through it.

4. Where is the inn in which Conchobor and his men find shelter during their hunt?
(a) Brug.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Umster.
(d) Ulster.

5. Who gives the prediction that the first person to take up arms on a particular day would become a great warrior?
(a) Fedelm.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Emer.
(d) Cathbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who convinces Cuchulaiin to go for more training?

2. Who does Medb send to kill Cuchulainn?

3. Which of Medb's sons is beheaded by Cuchulainn?

4. How does the killer of the guard dog make amends for its death?

5. Who is Daire?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was the prophecy spoken of Derdriu?

5. Why do the two pig-keepers in the story begin to compete with each other?

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

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

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

9. How does Conchobor become king of Ulster?

10. How does Emer's father plan to get rid of Cuchulainn? What is the result?

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