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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Account of the Appearance of Cuchulain | Dubthach's Jealousy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the spy find out?
(a) Medb is very discouraged and is planning a new strategy.
(b) Medb has disappeared with the soldiers.
(c) Medb and Fergus are having an affair.
(d) Medb believes Ailill has turned against her.

2. What does Cuchulain propose by saying he won't kill the men anymore if he gets food and water each day?
(a) A ceasefire.
(b) A truce.
(c) A declaration of war.
(d) A surrender.

3. How does Cuchulain get his revenge on Medb for sending six Druids to fight him?
(a) He takes one hundred soldiers prisoner.
(b) He kills some soldiers with his slingshot.
(c) He makes plans to capture Medb.
(d) He captures and tortures Medb's beloved dog.

4. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?
(a) He is killed.
(b) He joins Cuchulain's men.
(c) He is allowed to go free.
(d) He is tied up and left on his own.

5. What is unusual about Cuchulain's hair?
(a) It is three different colors.
(b) It is worn in a ponytail.
(c) It is very long.
(d) He is almost bald.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Irish woman react to Cuchulain's appearance?

2. When Loch is dying, what does he beg Cuchulain to do?

3. Before the battle begins, what does Cuchulain see that shocks him?

4. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?

5. What is the result of Finnabair's death?

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