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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. Why is Finnabair killed?
(a) She is not beautiful enough to be Cuchulain's bride.
(b) She tries to kill Cuchulain herself.
(c) Cochulain catches on to a trick Ailill tries to pull on him.
(d) She lies to Cuchulain about Medb.

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

3. When Loch is dying, what does he beg Cuchulain to do?
(a) Step backward so Loch can fall forward.
(b) Kill Loch's second-in-command.
(c) Stop all the battles and make peace.
(d) Pull his spear out of Loch's chest.

4. What do Medb and Ailill think is responsible for Cuchulain's success in battle?
(a) He has a magic slingshot.
(b) He has a magic spearlet.
(c) His druids cast battle spells.
(d) His warriors really do all the work.

5. How does the fairy Morrigan first disguise herself in battle with Cuchulain?
(a) As a white cow.
(b) As a white horse.
(c) As a white bird.
(d) As a white cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Cuchulain's hair?

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

3. When Medb met Cuchulain she scoffed at him. Why?

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

5. Dubthach of Ulster is angry with Cuchulain. Why?

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