The Cauld Lad of Hylton — Questions and answers
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What kind of being is the Cauld Lad of Hylton?
Choices
- A. A kind old man who lives in the castle.
- B. A spirit bound to the castle by an ancient curse. ✓
- C. A brave knight protecting the castle.
- D. A mischievous animal hiding in the halls.
Answer: B. A spirit bound to the castle by an ancient curse.
From page 1
What important advice did Thomas the groundskeeper give Elara?
Choices
- A. To leave the castle immediately.
- B. To keep her wits about her and her heart open. ✓
- C. To ignore all the old tales.
- D. To quickly find the Cauld Lad.
Answer: B. To keep her wits about her and her heart open.
From page 2
According to the Cauld Lad, what was the only way to break his curse?
Choices
- A. Finding a hidden chest of gold.
- B. An act of selfless kindness. ✓
- C. Thomas performing an old ritual.
- D. Elara leaving the castle.
Answer: B. An act of selfless kindness.
From page 6
What did Elara promise the Cauld Lad?
Choices
- A. She would find his hidden gold.
- B. She would help him. ✓
- C. She would introduce him to Helen Keller.
- D. She would protect him from his cruel master.
Answer: B. She would help him.
From page 7
What happened to the Cauld Lad when Elara finished her ritual?
Choices
- A. He disappeared completely.
- B. He became a real boy and thanked Elara. ✓
- C. He turned into a terrifying monster.
- D. He asked for more gold.
Answer: B. He became a real boy and thanked Elara.
From page 9
What did the Cauld Lad do after he was freed from his curse?
Choices
- A. He left the castle forever.
- B. He became a spirit again.
- C. He helped Elara tend the castle gardens. ✓
- D. He started chasing gold again.
Answer: C. He helped Elara tend the castle gardens.
From page 10