Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway — Questions and answers

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Where did Finn MacCool live in Ireland?

Choices

  1. in a cozy cave by a flowing river
  2. in a bustling village near the market
  3. deep within a misty, ancient forest
  4. on a rugged clifftop overlooking the Irish Sea ✓

Answer: on a rugged clifftop overlooking the Irish Sea

From page 1

What name did Finn MacCool hear at the village market that annoyed him?

Choices

  1. Benandonner ✓
  2. Cuchulainn
  3. Lugh
  4. Oonagh

Answer: Benandonner

From page 2

What did Finn MacCool decide to build to challenge Benandonner?

Choices

  1. a giant castle on the clifftop
  2. a tall tower to watch Scotland
  3. a bridge of solid stone across the sea ✓
  4. a powerful new boat for sailing

Answer: a bridge of solid stone across the sea

From page 3

What kind of stones did Finn MacCool use to build the causeway?

Choices

  1. massive, many-sided columns of granite and basalt ✓
  2. smooth, round pebbles from the riverbed
  3. lightweight, porous volcanic rocks
  4. small, flat stones from the beach

Answer: massive, many-sided columns of granite and basalt

From page 4

What was Finn MacCool's feeling after completing the Giant's Causeway?

Choices

  1. frustration that the bridge was not perfect
  2. sadness that his work was finally over
  3. overwhelming fear of Benandonner's arrival
  4. a deep sense of accomplishment and quiet pride ✓

Answer: a deep sense of accomplishment and quiet pride

From page 5

How did Benandonner react when he heard about Finn MacCool's causeway?

Choices

  1. He decided to ignore the challenge and stay home.
  2. He started building his own bridge from Scotland.
  3. He stomped about his rocky home, puffed up with pride and bluster. ✓
  4. He immediately sent a message of peace to Finn.

Answer: He stomped about his rocky home, puffed up with pride and bluster.

From page 6

Who saw Benandonner approaching Finn MacCool's home?

Choices

  1. a local fisherman in his boat
  2. Finn himself, waking from his sleep
  3. Finn's clever wife, Oonagh ✓
  4. a small bird flying overhead

Answer: Finn's clever wife, Oonagh

From page 7

What did Oonagh do with Finn MacCool to hide him from Benandonner?

Choices

  1. She wrapped him in a shawl and put him in a cradle like a baby. ✓
  2. She told him to hide in a secret cave by the sea.
  3. She disguised him as a large sheep in the field.
  4. She sent him away to visit his cousins in the next valley.

Answer: She wrapped him in a shawl and put him in a cradle like a baby.

From page 8

What did Oonagh put inside the griddle-cake she offered to Benandonner?

Choices

  1. a soft, fluffy cloud
  2. a tiny, smooth pebble
  3. a sweet berry jam
  4. a heavy iron griddle ✓

Answer: a heavy iron griddle

From page 9

What did Benandonner do to the Giant's Causeway as he fled in terror?

Choices

  1. He added more stones to make it even stronger.
  2. He painted it a bright color to mark his path.
  3. He ripped up the mighty hexagonal columns and tossed them into the sea. ✓
  4. He carefully walked across it, leaving it perfectly intact.

Answer: He ripped up the mighty hexagonal columns and tossed them into the sea.

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