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Celtic Literature and Civilisation
"Feasgar math!" Camulus is practically jovial. "It's time for your final exam! Bags to the front, and as there's so few of you, if you cheat, I will catch you."
Part 1 (15 marks)
1. Name the four provinces of Ireland (4 marks)
2. Who was the main druid of 'The Tain Bo Cuilagne'?
3. The Sons of Mil came from _________.
4. What are the two major divisions of continental Celts? (Hint: derived from their art style) (2 marks)
5. During the first invasion of Ireland, Ladra died of ________________________.
6. The story of the Tain Bo Cuilagne is retold by the spectre of _____________.
7. The White Bull of Connacht was also known as _________________.
8. The Greek name for the Celts was the ________.
9. 'The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' is also known as the story of _______________________.
10. Who was the daughter of Ailill and Medb of Connacht?
Part 2 (25 marks - 5 marks each)
1. What are geise (gessa, geis)? Give three examples.
2. What is magic realism and how is it expressed in Celtic literature?
3. Give and explain two instances of modern Christian edits or additions made to the tales discussed.
4. Name as many men killed by Cuchulainn in the course of the Tain Bo Cuilagne as you can.
5. What were the challenges left by Cuchulainn for the Connacht army and what was their purpose?
Part 3 (20 marks)
Retell ONE of the following stories.
The Children of Lir
The Wooing of Etain
The Dream of Oenghus
Part 4 (40 marks - choose ONE to answer)
1. Discuss the 'otherworld' of Celtic literature. You may discuss how it impacts on the 'real world', its characteristics, its limitations, other names, etc.
2. Retell the story of the Tain Bo Cuilagne, highlighting important events and people.
3. Give a brief overview of the Lebor Gabala and its significance.
"Oh, one final note. I'll have your final marks for Wednesday and hand back any projects."
[[Geez, exams are hard to write. Feel free to '*writes and hands in exam, probably mostly wrong*' or actually take the gorram thing.]]
Part 1 (15 marks)
1. Name the four provinces of Ireland (4 marks)
2. Who was the main druid of 'The Tain Bo Cuilagne'?
3. The Sons of Mil came from _________.
4. What are the two major divisions of continental Celts? (Hint: derived from their art style) (2 marks)
5. During the first invasion of Ireland, Ladra died of ________________________.
6. The story of the Tain Bo Cuilagne is retold by the spectre of _____________.
7. The White Bull of Connacht was also known as _________________.
8. The Greek name for the Celts was the ________.
9. 'The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' is also known as the story of _______________________.
10. Who was the daughter of Ailill and Medb of Connacht?
Part 2 (25 marks - 5 marks each)
1. What are geise (gessa, geis)? Give three examples.
2. What is magic realism and how is it expressed in Celtic literature?
3. Give and explain two instances of modern Christian edits or additions made to the tales discussed.
4. Name as many men killed by Cuchulainn in the course of the Tain Bo Cuilagne as you can.
5. What were the challenges left by Cuchulainn for the Connacht army and what was their purpose?
Part 3 (20 marks)
Retell ONE of the following stories.
The Children of Lir
The Wooing of Etain
The Dream of Oenghus
Part 4 (40 marks - choose ONE to answer)
1. Discuss the 'otherworld' of Celtic literature. You may discuss how it impacts on the 'real world', its characteristics, its limitations, other names, etc.
2. Retell the story of the Tain Bo Cuilagne, highlighting important events and people.
3. Give a brief overview of the Lebor Gabala and its significance.
"Oh, one final note. I'll have your final marks for Wednesday and hand back any projects."
[[Geez, exams are hard to write. Feel free to '*writes and hands in exam, probably mostly wrong*' or actually take the gorram thing.]]