The Green Children of Woolpit Quiz

What unusual characteristic did the children who appeared in Woolpit have?

• They could fly.

• They had wings.

• They had green skin.

• They had blue skin.

Which two primary sources document the story of the green children?

• Geoffrey of Monmouth and Bede

• Chaucer and Langland

• William of Newburgh and Ralph of Cogshawl

• Thomas Malory and John Gower

According to the children's story, what was unique about Saint Martin's Land?

• It was always dark.

• It was underwater.

• It was always sunny.

• The sun never rose.

What was the name of the knight who took in the children according to Ralph's account?

• Sir Lancelot

• Sir Richard de Calm

• Sir Gawain

• Sir Galahad

What illness was suggested to explain the children's green skin?

• Jaundice

• Chlorosis

• Rickets

• Scurvy

Which theory suggests the children were from another planet?

• They were from the moon.

• They were time travelers.

• They were from a parallel universe.

• They were aliens.

What was the proposed explanation for the children's inability to speak English?

• They were mute.

• They were Flemish immigrants.

• They were from a different time.

• They were from a different planet.

What is the main argument against the supernatural theories about the children's origins?

• Lack of evidence

• Historical inaccuracies

• Scientific impossibility

• Cultural bias

What is one reason the story might be considered a folk tale?

• It has been embellished over time.

• It was written by famous authors.

• It was passed down orally.

• It has a moral lesson.

What is the conclusion about the story's authenticity?

• It is definitely false.

• It is a modern invention.

• It is definitely true.

• It may have a basis in reality but is likely embellished.