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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 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.

2. Where does Medb find the prized bull?
(a) In Druid.
(b) In her backyard.
(c) In Cuib.
(d) In Ulster.

3. Who is Cuchulainn's mortal father?
(a) Ferdia.
(b) Sualdim.
(c) Rochad.
(d) Fingin.

4. What does Cuchulainn use to stain his face so that it appears "bearded?"
(a) Moss.
(b) Berry juice.
(c) Bark.
(d) Mud.

5. How many healing options does the royal healer give to the Ulster warrior?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the shepherd responsible for bringing back the bull in Section VIII?

2. What is the name of the royal healer who restores the Ulster warrior's health?

3. What does the healer use to replace the Ulster warrior's missing ribs?

4. Who is the fierce Ulster warrior who kills several army members while Cuchulainn is being healed?

5. Which woman does Cuchulainn resist in Section VIII?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Ailill enlist the help of a spy and what does the spy report back to Ailill?

4. How does the army attempt to move Donn Cuailnge from Black Cauldron to Conaille?

5. What, other than their fear of him, makes warriors not want to fight Cuchulainn? How does he get past this obstacle?

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

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

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

9. When Medb and Ailill get Fergus drunk and send him to fight Cuchulainn, why doesn't Cuchulainn kill him?

10. Why does Cuchulainn refuse to leave Ferdia's corpse?

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