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That's What Leprechauns Do! & St. Patty's Day

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

In the beginning of the book, the leprechauns hurried because...

a)

they were being chased

b)

the rain was coming

c)

someone saw them

d)

all of the above

2.

How did Pansy the Cow show off her painted hooves?

a)

rolling over

b)

standing like a statue

c)

hopping and stepping

d)

smiling and posing

3.

Eve Bunting compared the leprechauns to snails because they were slow.

a)

True, she sure did!

b)

False, she compared them to sloths because they were so slow.

c)

False, she compared them to a cat pounce because they were so quick.

d)

False, she compared them to cheetahs because they were so fast.

4.

Why did Bridie agree to sit on the tennis ball?

a)

She thought it would be funny to trick Miss Maud Murphy.

b)

She was scared the leprechauns would pick on her if she did not do it.

c)

She was upset with Miss Maud Murphy and wanted to play a trick on her.

d)

The leprechauns had scared the fox away from her henhouse so she felt she owed them a favor.

5.

What were the leprechauns looking for in the sky?

a)

a rainbow

b)

a sliver of sunshine

c)

their bird friend to help in their mischief

d)

raindrops

6.

How does the story end?

a)

someone finds the gold

b)

they bury the gold then go to check on their mischief

c)

the hen gets mad at the leprechauns

d)

the leprechauns put up a sign to show people where to find the gold

7.

According to legend, what job do most leprechauns have?

a)

bankers

b)

cookie makers

c)

shoemakers for the fairies

d)

coal miners

8.

What is St. Patrick known for?

a)

making shoes

b)

bringing Christianity to Ireland

c)

playing tricks on people

d)

giving toys to children

9.

Which of these is NOT a way many people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

a)

exchange gifts

b)

wearing green

c)

eat cabbage and corned beef

d)

celebrate with parades

10.

St. Patrick's Day is the national holiday of what country?

a)

Ireland

b)

Germany

c)

Poland

d)

South Korea