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

2. What does Cuchulain do each night?
(a) Tell stories and poems of his great victories.
(b) Kill one hundred of the Irish.
(c) Set fires around the camps of the Irish.
(d) Steal the Irish livestock.

3. What is the result of Finnabair's death?
(a) The truce is renewed with changes.
(b) Ailill and Medb agree there will be no truce with Cuchulain.
(c) Fergus goes over to Cuchulain's side.
(d) Medb offers Cuchulain one of her daughters as a bride.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cuchulain get the man of Ireland to tell him?

2. What does the spy find out?

3. Medb and Ailill split into two groups. What does Ailill then do?

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

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

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