Irish Folklore Comprehension Quiz

What role does music play in Irish folklore celebrations?

• It is rarely used.

• It is only for religious events.

• It is central and lively, involving instruments like the fiddle.

• Leprechauns always play it.

What type of dance is known for precise footwork and straight arms in Irish tradition?

• Waltz

• Irish step dancing

• Tap dance

• Highland fling

What is the shamrock said to represent, according to legend?

• The Holy Trinity

• The four seasons

• The Celtic gods

• The Irish flag

Which festival is rooted in Irish folklore and celebrated with music and dance?

• Thanksgiving

• Samhain

• Easter

• Carnival

What does Irish folklore say happens if you catch a leprechaun?

• He becomes your servant forever

• He disappears in a puff of smoke

• He takes you to the underworld

• He must grant you three wishes

What do leprechauns typically guard?

• A magic wand

• A fairy fort

• A pot of gold at the end of a rainbow

• A sacred shamrock

What are 'The Children of Lir' and 'Fionn mac Cumhaill'?

• Traditional Irish foods

• Famous Irish dances

• Names of Irish festivals

• Ancient Irish folk tales

Why is it considered unlucky to cut down a hawthorn tree in Ireland?

• It is protected by fairies

• It brings bad harvests

• It's a symbol of war

• It causes storms

What is a key instrument used in traditional Irish music?

• Saxophone

• Fiddle

• Harp

• Bagpipes

How do Irish people today still show respect for folklore traditions?

• By never travelling at night

• By building statues of leprechauns

• By avoiding disturbing fairy forts

• By only eating traditional foods