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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. How does Cuchulain appear to the woman and civilians traveling with the army?
(a) In disguise as a farmer.
(b) In his full battle gear.
(c) In his normal clothes.
(d) As a Druid.

2. When Medb met Cuchulain she scoffed at him. Why?
(a) He was drunk.
(b) He looked very tired.
(c) He was very young.
(d) He looked very small and weak.

3. Medb and Ailill split into two groups. What does Ailill then do?
(a) He gets lost on the unfamiliar road.
(b) He sends a spy to see what Medb and Fergus are doing.
(c) He stops and camps for a while because he is ill.
(d) He ambushes a group of Cuchalain's men.

4. Dubthach of Ulster is angry with Cuchulain. Why?
(a) Cuchulain forced his sons to join his army.
(b) His wife is enamored of Cuchulain.
(c) Cuchulain tried to kidnap his wife.
(d) His wife told him Cuchulain was rude to her.

5. How does Cuchulain convince Loch that he should fight him?
(a) He wore a pretend beard to look older.
(b) He stole his wife away from him.
(c) He told him he had put a curse on his family.
(d) He killed a herd of deer in front of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Medb break an agreement by sending six Druids to fight Cuchulain?

2. What is the result of the man of Ireland's dealing with Cuchulain?

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

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

5. Why is Finnabair killed?

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