3. Who starts a war with Ailill's army after a truce is made with Rochad?
(a) Kings of Munster.
(b) The Galeoin Warriors.
(c) Medb.
(d) Finnabair.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Section VI tells how the army is led to which community?

2. What is the first weapon Cuchulainn and his foster-brother choose to fight with in Chapter XI?

3. Which warrior refuses to fight Cuchulainn in Section VII?

4. With whom is Finnabair smitten in Chapter XII?

5. What does Cuchulainn drink that unwittingly heals an old woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. How is it that Loch almost defeats Cuchulainn?

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

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

6. What causes Cuchulainn's massive killings to stop as Ailill and Medb's army approach?

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

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

9. Specifically describe Cuchulainn's warp-spasm when he is older.

10. Why does Fergus fear a mere boy warrior, Erc?

(see the answer keys)

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