It is believed that Hurling...

is the world's oldest field game.

What of the following celebrities are NOT Irish?

The writer of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling

Who from the following list is NOT an Irish author?

... William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet)

... an event based on a book by James Joyce.

Ireland holds the record for...

winning the Eurovision Song Contest.

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All About Ireland (Chapter 7-10)

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A comprehension activity about the first chapters of the book.

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1
What of the following sentences about Michael Flatley are NOT true?
He is a famous Irish dancer.
His parents were both Irish.
He created Riverdance.
He is from the USA.
2
Oscar Wilde...
all answers are correct
... was arrested for homosexuality.
... worked as an editor and wrote plays and stories.
... wrote "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
3
It is believed that Hurling...
is the world's oldest field game.
... is very difficult to play.
... is a girl's sport.
... was played among vikings.
4
What of the following celebrities are NOT Irish?
The writer of Dracula, Bram Stoker.
The writer of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling
The singer of U2, Bono
The actor who played James Bond, Pierce Brosnan
5
What of the following food and drinks are NOT typically Irish?
... Irish Coffee and Irish Whiskey.
... Barmbrack and Dulse.
... Champ and Boxty.
... Rum and Beer.
6
In Gaelic Football, players...
... use a stick to control the ball.
... score points putting the ball in a basket.
ride a horse
...can use the hands and feet.
7
Who from the following list is NOT an Irish author?
... William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet)
... Bram Stoker (Dracula)
... Jonathan Swift (Gulliver's Travels)
... Samuel Beckett (Proust)
8
Bloomsday is...
... doesn't exist.
... an event based on a book by James Joyce.
... a book by James Joyce.
... on 16th January.
9
What of the following sports is NOT Irish?
Horse riding
Hunting
Hurling
Gaelic Football
10
Camogie is NOT ...
... played by 100,000 people.
... an Irish sport.
a sport played with a stick and a ball.
... a sport that is played by women only.
11
Ireland holds the record for...
participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.
losing the Eurovision Song Contest.
winning the Eurovision Song Contest.
creating the White House.
12
C.S. Lewis wrote...
... The Hobbit
all answers are correct
... The Lord of the Rings.
... Chronicles of Narnia.

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