According to the Werewolves of Ossory, due to a curse from St. Natalis, a man and a woman are compelled every seven years to do what?

• A. Assume the form of wolves
• B. Read ancient texts aloud
• C. Travel to Jerusalem
• D. Conceal themselves

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a supernatural punishment that compels a man and a woman to transform into wolves. In the Werewolves of Ossory, a curse laid on them by St. Natalis forces this shapeshifting every seven years, so the central action of the tale is their periodic change into wolves, not voluntary actions or journeys. This reflects how medieval narratives use saints’ power to enforce moral order and explore the tension between human and animal nature through a cyclical, penalty-driven plot. The other options don’t fit the story because the plot centers on the controlled transformation into wolves, whereas reading aloud, traveling to Jerusalem, or hiding are not the driving mechanism of the curse.