Quiz on Ireland

What is Ireland known as in the text?

• A coastal city

• A mountainous region

• An island country

• A desert land

What are leprechauns known for in Irish folklore according to the text?

• Singing and dancing

• Causing mischief and collecting gold

• Granting wishes

• Stealing shoes

What is the main goal of the character Michael in the story?

• To find a hidden treasure

• To learn magic

• To outsmart two leprechaun brothers

• To join the leprechauns

What was Michael O'Connor's opinion about cleverness?

• Cleverness is not as good as hard work and honesty.

• Cleverness is only useful for outwitting leprechauns.

• Cleverness is better than hard work and honesty.

• Cleverness cannot help in taking gold from the foolish.

What does Michael O'Connor compare taking gold from the foolish to?

• Catching leprechauns.

• Plucking apples from a tree.

• Finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

• Stealing a sheep in broad daylight.

How did Michael O'Connor feel about being a thief?

• He was ashamed of it.

• He was indifferent about it.

• He was proud of it.

• He regretted it.

Who did he see striding along as if he owned the world?

• A king

• A soldier

• A leprechaun

• A merchant

What did Michael grab the wee man by?

• His arm

• His jacket

• His hat

• His leg

What did Michael demand from the wee man?

• His shoes

• His gold

• His house

• His food

Why did Michael believe the wee man would not break his promise?

• Because he was scared

• Because he was honest

• Because a leprechaun's name was his bond

• Because he was under a spell