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

Short Answer Questions

1. Fergus tries to get Cuchulain to run away from him. Why does Cuchulain refuse?

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

3. What do Cethern's wounds tell?

4. What will Medb and Ailill not do if Menn retreats to his kingdom?

5. What is the result of Cuchulain's anger fit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose four short examples of dialogue that appear in The Cattle Raid at Cooley and describe it in the context of (1) mood; (b) characterization; and (c) conflict. Make sure you identify each of the characters in the dialogue, the situation, and the chapter title.

Essay Topic 2

"Imagery" is language that is used to portray something so that we can visualize an element of a story in our mind's eye.

(1) Give at least four examples from the book where imagery is used to enhance the story;

(2) Refer to Chapter 36 for specific examples of imagery that evoke a picture of Cuchulain as he appears to the women and civilians who are traveling with the army; and (3) State why you believe strong imagery is important when a story is told with only words.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the exposition and the resolution components in The Cattle Raid of Cooley, as they relate to the state of the kingdoms of Ireland and Ulster, citing specific examples from the book.

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