The Cauld Lad of Hylton — Questions and answers

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What kind of being is the Cauld Lad of Hylton?

Choices

  1. A. A kind old man who lives in the castle.
  2. B. A spirit bound to the castle by an ancient curse. ✓
  3. C. A brave knight protecting the castle.
  4. 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

  1. A. To leave the castle immediately.
  2. B. To keep her wits about her and her heart open. ✓
  3. C. To ignore all the old tales.
  4. 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

  1. A. Finding a hidden chest of gold.
  2. B. An act of selfless kindness. ✓
  3. C. Thomas performing an old ritual.
  4. D. Elara leaving the castle.

Answer: B. An act of selfless kindness.

From page 6

What did Elara promise the Cauld Lad?

Choices

  1. A. She would find his hidden gold.
  2. B. She would help him. ✓
  3. C. She would introduce him to Helen Keller.
  4. 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

  1. A. He disappeared completely.
  2. B. He became a real boy and thanked Elara. ✓
  3. C. He turned into a terrifying monster.
  4. 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

  1. A. He left the castle forever.
  2. B. He became a spirit again.
  3. C. He helped Elara tend the castle gardens. ✓
  4. D. He started chasing gold again.

Answer: C. He helped Elara tend the castle gardens.

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