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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. Who gets his hair and clothing cut by Cuchulainn before the warrior finally just kills him?
(a) Ailill.
(b) Medb.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Etarcomol.

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

3. What is the name of Cuchulainn's divine god-like father?
(a) Celt.
(b) Lug.
(c) Cronn.
(d) Glenn.

4. Who is the army scout for Ailill's army?
(a) Laeg.
(b) Fergus.
(c) Laigus.
(d) Mac Roth.

5. How many healers tell the Ulster warrior that he is beyond help?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 32.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who warns Conchobor of the approaching army in Chapter XII?

2. What is the name of Medb's herdsman killed in Section VI?

3. What convinces Ferbaeth to fight Cuchulainn?

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

5. Who is Cuchulainn's mortal father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who saves Cuchulainn's life as he faces a man and his 27 sons?

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. Why does Fergus fear a mere boy warrior, Erc?

8. How does Fergus lose his sword? What does he do without it?

9. How many healers tell Cethern he is beyond help? Who is the royal healer that finally agrees to help him?

10. Who is Cuchulainn's longest battle with and why?

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