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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 Cuchulain have on each hand and foot?
(a) Fur gloves and boots.
(b) Seven fingers and seven toes.
(c) Tattoos that show he is a warrior.
(d) Jewels on every finger and toe.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cuchulain do each night?

2. After Redg the Satirist is killed, how many men do Medb and Ailill send to battle with Cuchulain?

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

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

5. How does Cuchulain convince Loch that he should fight him?

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