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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. Before the battle begins, what does Cuchulain see that shocks him?
(a) The trees in the valley have been chopped down.
(b) The bodies of hundreds of his slain warriors.
(c) Thousands of chariots lined up for battle.
(d) Medb and Ailill marching towards him.

2. How do the Irish woman react to Cuchulain's appearance?
(a) They won't look at him because he is their enemy.
(b) They think he is ugly.
(c) They ask the soldiers to lift them up to see him.
(d) They can't see him - he is invisible to women.

3. How does Medb break an agreement by sending six Druids to fight Cuchulain?
(a) Only one man at a time should fight Cuchulain.
(b) The Druids have no fighting skills.
(c) Religious men should not fight Cuchulain.
(d) Cuchulain will kill all her relatives if she does this.

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

5. What does Cuchulain do to the three MacArach men?
(a) Throws them into a pit.
(b) Marches them off to his camp.
(c) Laughs at them and rides off.
(d) Decapitates them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cuchulain appear to the woman and civilians traveling with the army?

2. What does the spy find out?

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

4. What does Medb offer Cuchulain if he will stop killing her men?

5. What do Medb and Ailill think is responsible for Cuchulain's success in battle?

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