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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who mocks Fergus for going easy against his kinsmen at Ulster?
(a) Ailill.
(b) Conchobor.
(c) Medb.
(d) Cuchulainn.

3. Who describes the massive number of warriors in Chapter XIII by the things they do and have?
(a) Mac Roth.
(b) Erc.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Conchobor.

4. Why doesn't Cuchulainn want to fight Ferbaeth?
(a) They are foster brothers.
(b) Ferbaeth isn't much of a challenge.
(c) He is much bigger.
(d) Ferbaeth doesn't have a beard.

5. Which river in Section VI seems to flood to bar the army from passing?
(a) Glenn.
(b) Cronn.
(c) Gatlaig.
(d) Tain.

6. How large were the wounds suffered by Cuchulainn and his foster-brother after the second day of fighting?
(a) Large enough for birds to fly through.
(b) Large enough for a bull to stick his head in.
(c) Large enough to fit a leprechaun in.
(d) Large enough to fit a man's head in.

7. Why does Fergus agree to face Cuchulainn in Section X?
(a) He's old and ready to die.
(b) He doesn't have a choice.
(c) He is the only one left.
(d) He is drunk.

8. Which warrior refuses to fight Cuchulainn in Section VII?
(a) Curoi.
(b) Etarcomol.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Nadcranntail.

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

10. Who refuses to fight a beardless boy?
(a) Curoi.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Nadcranntail.
(d) Etarcomol.

11. Who accompanied Fergus to offer Ailill's truce offer to Cuchulainn?
(a) Ailill.
(b) Medb.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Etarcomol.

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

13. What does Cuchulainn drink that unwittingly heals an old woman?
(a) Milk.
(b) Water.
(c) Berry juice.
(d) Wine.

14. When the person sent to seize Cuchulainn's javelin was killed, what did he/she call the weapon?
(a) An overwhelming gift.
(b) A big headache.
(c) An evil glare
(d) The rope of death.

15. What word does Medb use to describe her thighs in Chapter XI?
(a) Chunky.
(b) Gripping.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who starts a war with Ailill's army after a truce is made with Rochad?

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

3. What convinces Ferbaeth to fight Cuchulainn?

4. What kind of weapon does Cuchulainn and his foster-brother use on their third day of fighting?

5. How does Cuchulainn protect himself from Gaile Dana and his sons?

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