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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. How many charioteers does Cuchulainn stop with one fallen tree?
(a) 4.
(b) 14.
(c) 21.
(d) 12.

2. Who do the poets of Ireland gather to meet?
(a) Muirgen.
(b) Senchan Torpeist.
(c) Conchobor.
(d) Fergus mac Roich.

3. How does the army circumvent the trap left in the road for them?
(a) They move behind it.
(b) They go around it through the water.
(c) They go around it through the forest.
(d) They go over it.

4. Who recreated the magical spancel-hoop?
(a) Medb.
(b) No one.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Ailill.

5. Whose guard dog is killed?
(a) Conall.
(b) Culann.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Domnall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the inn in which Conchobor and his men find shelter during their hunt?

2. Who is Conchobor's mother?

3. How is the story of the Tain recorded?

4. Who kills Cuchulainn's son?

5. Of which community does Fergus rule as king?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Macha curse the men of Ulster?

2. Why does Cuchulainn spare Orlam's charioteer, then kill him later?

3. What does the owner of the prized possession think about the exchange offer and what is the ultimate result of it?

4. Why do the poets of Ireland gather in the section called "Before the Tain?"

5. How does Conchobor become king of Ulster?

6. Why do the two pig-keepers in the story begin to compete with each other?

7. Who is Fedelm? What is unique about her and what message does she share with Medb?

8. What does Fergus say about Cuchulainn's childhood?

9. What are the names of the two pig-keepers in the story and what unusual power do both have?

10. How did Cuchulainn get his name?

(see the answer keys)

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