The Legend of the Giants Causeway

14. What does the narrator seem to feel for Finn McCool?

• amusement

• admiration

• fear

• scorn

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15. Does Finn McCool have to worry that Finn Gall would come back?

• Yes, because Finn Gall will want to try again to defeat Finn McCool.

• Yes, because parts of the Giants Causeway are still there.

• No, because very little of the Giants Causeway is left.

• No, because Finn Gall and Finn McCool have become friends.

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16. Which character could BEST be described as clever?

• Finn McCool

• Finn Gall

• Mrs. McCool

• the baby

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17. According to science, how did Giants Causeway come to be?

• Stone formations fell into the sea.

• An undersea volcano erupted.

• Two great men constructed it.

• An earthquake broke up the rock.

18. Which statement BEST describes a theme from the story?

• Friends support each other.

• Appearances can be deceptive.

• Large tasks are easier when shared with a friend.

• Focus on achieving goals rather than receiving credit.

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19. Based on the legend, what prompted the creation of Giants Causeway?

• a storm

• a flood

• a fight

• an earthquake

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20. Why does the narrator mention the pipe organ and the harp in the story about Finn McCool?

• to tie these musical instruments to real stone formations in Ireland

• to explain the part that music played in the history of Ireland

• to show why music was important in Finn McCool’s home

• to show that Finn McCool was best known for his musical ability

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