The Scottish Legend of the Kelpie

According to the passage, what is a kelpie?

• A type of fish

• A water spirit that can transform itself

• A mountain in Scotland

• A famous Scottish king

Where can kelpies usually be found according to the passage?

• In the mountains

• Near rivers and lochs (lakes)

• In the forests

• In cities

Kelpies are usually friendly and safe to approach.

• True

• False

If you get on a kelpie's back, you cannot get off, and the horse runs deep into the ______, taking you forever from the land.

• water

• forest

• mountain

• sky

How did the blacksmith defeat the kelpie according to the passage?

• By tricking it with a bridle

• By using a magic sword

• By calling for help

• By running away

The kelpie is thought to be the origin of which famous Scottish myth?

• The Loch Ness Monster

• The Stone of Scone

• The Unicorn

• The Highland Games

What is the typical appearance of a kelpie when it is not in its water horse form?

• An old man

• A large bird

• A beautiful young woman

• A small child

What is the primary purpose of a kelpie according to Scottish folklore?

• To protect the forests

• To bring good luck

• To guide lost travelers

• To lure people into the water

Which of the following is a common way to identify a kelpie in disguise?

• It has glowing eyes

• It has a mane of seaweed

• It leaves a trail of water

• It has a fish tail