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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 did Cuchulain get the man of Ireland to tell him?
(a) The quickest way to get to Dublin.
(b) Where the Irish troops are hiding.
(c) Which tent Medb and Ailill are sleeping in.
(d) The best way to find food for his own troops.

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

3. How does Cuchulain get his revenge on Medb for sending six Druids to fight him?
(a) He captures and tortures Medb's beloved dog.
(b) He takes one hundred soldiers prisoner.
(c) He kills some soldiers with his slingshot.
(d) He makes plans to capture Medb.

4. What does the spy find out?
(a) Medb is very discouraged and is planning a new strategy.
(b) Medb believes Ailill has turned against her.
(c) Medb and Fergus are having an affair.
(d) Medb has disappeared with the soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dubthach plots to capture Cuchulain. What does Fergus do?

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

3. How does Cuchulain trick the man of Ireland into telling him what he wants to know?

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

5. What does Cuchulain do to the three MacArach men?

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