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

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

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

4. Where does the army hear the bull is hiding?
(a) Alba.
(b) Black Cauldron.
(c) Finnabair.
(d) Conaille.

5. What is the name of the royal healer who restores the Ulster warrior's health?
(a) Cethern.
(b) Fingin.
(c) Laeg.
(d) Munster.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Cuchulainn kill the person sent to seize his javelin from him?

3. What does Cuchulainn use to stain his face so that it appears "bearded?"

4. Who does Cuchulainn summon to help scout the advancing army?

5. Who describes the massive number of warriors in Chapter XIII by their lineage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cuchulainn's unusual connection with the gods? How does his god-like father help him heal as the great army gets closer to Ulster?

2. How does Fergus lose his sword? What does he do without it?

3. Who is Cuchulainn's mortal father and what is his role in the war?

4. Why doesn't Cuchulainn kill Fergus whenever the army is nearing Ulster?

5. Who is Cuchulainn's longest battle with and why?

6. Who saves Cuchulainn's life as he faces a man and his 27 sons?

7. Describe how Cuchulainn finally defeats Ferdia. Explain how the weapon he used works.

8. Chapter XIII contains a long list of great warriors as described by two people. Who are the people and what differs about their descriptions of the great warriors?

9. How does Ailill use the town fool and why is Cuchulainn aggravated by the situation?

10. Describe Cur's attack on Cuchulainn. Who wins the fight and how?

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