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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which lieutenant meets with Cuchulainn and strikes a truce?

2. Where does the army hear the bull is hiding?

3. Who warns Cuchulainn that Medb is planning to ambush him?

4. How does the first day of fighting end for Cuchulainn and his foster-brother in Chapter XI?

5. Why does Fergus agree to face Cuchulainn in Section X?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. Why does Ailill mock Fergus after he loses his sword? In what other way does Ailill mock Fergus and why?

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

9. What causes King Ailill's daughter Finnabair to fall dead?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the mood of a novel or literary work? What was the mood of this novel? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the term mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 2

What is the definition of main character? Name three main characters from The Tain and discuss the important role of each in the epic tale.

Essay Topic 3

Name three women from the novel and tell how each was important to the story. Give a brief character description of each as well.

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