Ela8: Irish Fairies Quiz

1.

This fairy, the Changeling, is commonly known to swap healthy children for their own deformed and grotesque children.

True

False

It is also said that the child, if it grows up, will eat his/her family out of house and home.

Explanation

It is also said that the child, if it grows up, will eat his/her family out of house and home.

2.

This Fairy is known as

The Banshee

The Leprechaun

The Dullahan

The Changeling

This is sometimes seen as the

Explanation

This is sometimes seen as the

3.

The "Grey Man" is so feared that certain areas have created paths that the Grey Man may follow that takes him far away from people. Those that travel on this path are told not to glimpse (look) upon him as they may face certain death.

True

False

Too look can also mean more then death but a painful death.

Explanation

Too look can also mean more then death but a painful death.

4.

This fairy is one of the most feared of all the Irish fairies

True

False

Most feared but not most powerful!

Explanation

Most feared but not most powerful!

5.

This fairy has been know to warn only certain family members of death or doom. This fairy is known as the:

Sheerie

Banshee

Dullahan

The Pooka

The Banshee origins are very interesting but the reason why she only calls out to certain Irish families is because these families are considered to be the "Pure" Irish families with no other outside influences.

Explanation

The Banshee origins are very interesting but the reason why she only calls out to certain Irish families is because these families are considered to be the "Pure" Irish families with no other outside influences.

6.

This fairy is often mistaken or mistakenly called a "mermaid".

True

False

The term mermaid also comes from an animal often mistakenly thought to be a mermaid: A Beluga Whale.

Explanation

The term mermaid also comes from an animal often mistakenly thought to be a mermaid: A Beluga Whale.

7.

The Sheerie are said to have the sole purpose of causing misfortune to the living and rejoice at any calamity.

True

False

They are nasty nasty fairies that actually go looking for humans to inflict pain and suffering. Nasty fairy.

Explanation

They are nasty nasty fairies that actually go looking for humans to inflict pain and suffering. Nasty fairy.

8.

"The Grey Man" Fairy is know to lack the gift of speech.

True

False

The correct answer is true because the statement clearly states that "The Grey Man" Fairy lacks the gift of speech. This means that the fairy is unable to communicate through spoken language.

Explanation

The correct answer is true because the statement clearly states that "The Grey Man" Fairy lacks the gift of speech. This means that the fairy is unable to communicate through spoken language.

9.

One positive aspect of the Changeling is that it tends to love music.

True

False

I wonder what they like to sing? Michael Jackson maybe?

Explanation

I wonder what they like to sing? Michael Jackson maybe?

10.

This fairy is not the most feared but the most powerful of all the fairies.

True

False

We must remember there is a difference between most feared and most powerful. They may go hand in hand but for the post part this fairy is the most powerful of them all.

Explanation

We must remember there is a difference between most feared and most powerful. They may go hand in hand but for the post part this fairy is the most powerful of them all.

11.

This Irish Fairy is considered one of the most dangerous of all the fairies and believed to be the souls of unbaptized children.

Grogoch

Sheerie

Pooka

Most dangerous for its lack of a weakness and how much it enjoys to hurt humans.

Explanation

Most dangerous for its lack of a weakness and how much it enjoys to hurt humans.

12.

There are two types of Leprechauns

True

False

There are in fact two types of Leprechauns. The second one is called the "Cluricaun"

Explanation

There are in fact two types of Leprechauns. The second one is called the "Cluricaun"

13.

This Fairy is known to be very surly and have an unsociable disposition (unfriendly).

True

False

The Grogoch is very good natured and doesn't tend to cause pranks.

Explanation

The Grogoch is very good natured and doesn't tend to cause pranks.

14.

The best way to get rid of a Grogoch is to get:

A lot of work for the Grogoch to do without giving payment.

A member of the clergy (Priest/minister) to come to your home

The home blessed.

The Grogoch to go help your neighbors.

Getting help from the clergy seems to drive these fairy's away but they will only move on to another home.

Explanation

Getting help from the clergy seems to drive these fairy's away but they will only move on to another home.

15.

The Banshee never appears as a flesh and blood person.

True

False

There are cases where the Banshee appeared to humans and warned them of impending death. Most times these warnings are never listened to.

Explanation

There are cases where the Banshee appeared to humans and warned them of impending death. Most times these warnings are never listened to.

16.

Just seeing a Merrows fairy is often regarded

As a sign of 'death' and 'doom'.

As harmless if you know to avoid them.

As the most evil of all the fairies.

As kind to those who do good deeds and have good souls.

As a matter of fact they love to inflict damage to all who go near them.

Explanation

As a matter of fact they love to inflict damage to all who go near them.

17.

This fairy is best known for keeping a pot of gold but not at the end of the Rainbow.

True

False

They don't keep gold at all.

Explanation

They don't keep gold at all.

18.

The Pooka is said to have been force to agree never to attack:

Sober people on their travels

Irishmen (Irish People)

Christians

Christians & Irishmen (Irish people)

It is also said that they no longer follow this rule as closely as they used to. As a matter of fact it is believed that any Irishmen found drunk will be attacked.

Explanation

It is also said that they no longer follow this rule as closely as they used to. As a matter of fact it is believed that any Irishmen found drunk will be attacked.