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WorksheetsThe Tuhala Witch`s Well
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
What sort of place is Tuhala?
It`s a well in the south of Estonia.
It`s a small village in the north of Estonia.
It`s a witches` cave.
It`s a lake in the north of Estonia.
What makes the Tuhala Well different from other wells in Estonia?
It`s the biggest well in Estonia.
It was built by witches.
It starts "boiling over" after heavy rains or when the snow melts.
It starts "boiling over" when the sun is very hot and the water gets very warm.
Tuhala Witch`s Well is a unique ...
... headline
... nature trail
... natural phenomenon
What`s the plural (mitmus) for the word phenomenon?
phenomenon
phenomenons
phenomena
phenomeni
When does the Tuhala Well usually boil over?
Most of the year.
In late March or in early April.
Every autumn.
In summer.
What is the well located over?
It`s located in the middle of a pond.
It`s located over an underground part of the Tuhala River.
It`s located over an underground part of lake Tuhala.
Where does the extra water come from?
It comes from rain and melting snow.
It comes from the underground river.
It comes from witches`spells.
How high can water shoot up from the well?
Up to half a metre.
Up to a metre.
Up to two metres.
Up to one and a half metre.
How does a local legend explain the phenomenon?
According to local legend, the witches of Tuhala are having a party below the ground and when they start dancing, water shoots out of the well.
The locals believe that water shoots out of the well when God becomes angry.
According to local legend, the witches of Tuhala are taking a sauna below the ground and when they beat each other with birch branches, water shoots out of the well.
According to local legend the well is cursed.
The Tuhala Witch`s Well is ...
... closed for visitors most of the year.
... dangerous and therefore the visitors must be very careful when going there.
... a must-see tourist attraction of Estonia.
What`s the meaning of the saying still waters run deep?
You`re getting into trouble.
Your theory doesn`t hold water.
You still have a lot to learn about life.
Somebody who seems to be quiet or shy may surpise you by having deep feelings of knowing a lot.
What`s the meaning of the saying we never miss the water till the well runs dry?
You theory doesn`t hold water.
You only realize the importance of sth when it`s gone.
Something happened in the past and is now forgotten or no longer important.
You`re getting into trouble.
