WorksheetsRobert Burns: Life and Legacy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of the quote "The best laid schemes o' mice and men gang aft agley"?
Plans always work out perfectly
It's best not to plan at all
Even well-made plans can go wrong
Mice are better planners than men
What is the main purpose of Burns Night?
To celebrate Scottish independence
To honor a famous Scottish poet
To mark the beginning of spring
To remember a historical battle
What is the affectionate nickname for Robert Burns?
Bobby
Robbie
Rabbie
Bertie
When is Burns Night celebrated?
December 25th
January 1st
January 25th
July 4th
In which country was Robert Burns born?
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
What is Robert Burns primarily known for?
Being a famous painter
Being a military leader
Writing poems and songs
Discovering new lands
Which famous song, often sung on New Year's Eve, was written by Robert Burns?
Jingle Bells
Happy Birthday
Auld Lang Syne
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
What musical instrument is typically played at a Burns Supper?
Guitar
Piano
Bagpipes
Violin
What traditional Scottish dish is often eaten at a Burns Supper?
Fish and chips
Haggis
Shepherd's pie
Irish stew
Besides haggis, what other traditional foods are mentioned as being eaten at a Burns Supper?
Potatoes and carrots
Neeps and tatties
Bread and cheese
Apples and berries
What is the main message of Robert Burns' poem "Selkirk Grace"?
To be sad about what we don't have
To be thankful for what we have and remember those less fortunate
To always eat meat
To only think about ourselves
When did the annual tradition of celebrating Robert Burns begin?
July 1801
January 1759
January 1802
July 1796
What event did Robert Burns' friends first gather to mark in July 1801?
His birthday
His wedding
The 5th anniversary of his death
The publication of his first poem
Why did Robert Burns' friends decide to celebrate his birthday the year after marking his death anniversary?
They ran out of other things to celebrate
They wanted to start a new tradition
They realized his birthday was also important
They were asked to by his family
How long has the tradition of Burns Night been celebrated?
A few decades
Over a century
Less than 50 years
Only in recent years
