Scholastic News 3-15-21

What inspired the movie Wolfwalkers?

• Irish folktales

• true stories from Brazil

• Eva Whitaker's dream

• all of the above

According to Paul Young, what do great stories have in common?

• a likable main character

• a problem with obstacles

• a hero who changes things for the better

• all of the above

According to Paul Young, what part of a story introduces the character and the problem?

• beginning

• middle

• end

According to Paul Young, what part of a story show how the hero fixes the problem?

• beginning

• middle

• end

According to Paul Young, what part of a story has obstacles for the main character?

• beginning

• middle

• end

What is a folktale?

• a story that takes place in the future

• a true story

• a story passed down through generations

• a story of a person's life

What might you eat for breakfast if you lived in Ireland?

• Irish stew

• eggs, beans and sausage

• pancakes and bacon

• Lucky Charms

What is the garbage truck called in Ireland?

• pudding

• bodhran

• bin lorry

• camogie

How are kids in Ireland similar to kids in the USA?

• They have homework.

• They have chores.

• They take music lessons at school.

• All of the above

What is the difference between the Irish sports of Hurling and Camogie?

• Boys play Hurling, girls play Camogie

• The equipment is different.

• The points earned are different.

• All of the above