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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many witches foretell the defeat of Ulster?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. What do the Irish men think of the result of the meeting of the Ulstermen?
(a) They think Cuchulain is too weak to fight these men.
(b) They are disgusted with the Ulster men.
(c) They want to make peace.
(d) They plot to join them and fight Cuchulain.

3. Who is killed by the bulls while they fight?
(a) Bricriu.
(b) Cuchulain.
(c) Conchobar.
(d) Medb.

4. Who helps Catalin fight Cuchulain?
(a) His twenty-seven uncles and cousins.
(b) His twenty-seven brothers.
(c) His twenty-seven grandsons.
(d) His twenty-seven sons and their sons.

5. What will Medb and Ailill not do if Menn retreats to his kingdom?
(a) Chase him.
(b) Protect him.
(c) Pay him.
(d) Harrass him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Irish name the site of the battle the Tooth-Fight?

2. What does Fergus finally offer to do if Cuchulain will run away?

3. Why is Cuchulain so angry he tears Mann to pieces?

4. Why did the Irish pick Tamon to go to Cuchulain in disguise?

5. What did Fergus want Ailill to give him for the great battle?

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