It’s Leprechaun Day on May 13. How much do you know about these deliciously crotchety, gold-coveting little creatures
BY Nicole Innocenti
It’s Leprechaun Day on May 13. How much do you know about these deliciously crotchety, gold-coveting little creatures
BY Nicole Innocenti
1. What mythical family do leprechauns belong to?
A.Trolls
B.Elves
C.Fairies
2. Where do leprechauns originate?
A.8th century Italy
B.8th century Ireland
C.18th century England
3. What do leprechauns like to make?
A.Shoes
B.Hats
C.Knives
4.Apart from green, what colour do leprechauns like to wear?
A.Purple
B.Red
C.Blue
5. Which Irish town hosts an annual leprechaun-pot hunt?
A.Carlingford
B.Dublin
C.Cork
6. Which brand of cereal has a leprechaun as its mascot?
A.Lucky O’s
B.Lucky Charms
C.Froot Loops
7.Which gender are leprechauns?
A.Male
B.Female
C.Both
8.How are leprechauns best described?
A.Charming
B.Jovial
C.Sneaky
9.Leprechauns have troublemaking cousins, what are they called?
A.Clurichauns
B.Monaciellos
C.Buggans
10. Which of the following don’t leprechauns covet?
A.Four-leaf clovers
B.Wrought iron
C.Shamrocks
11. What must you do when you catch a leprechaun?
A.Tie him up
B.Keep your eyes on him to stop him disappearing
C.Submerge him in a bucket of water
12. What will a leprechaun give you in return for his release?
A.Three wishes
B.Handmade shoes
C.10 years of good luck
13. How old was the oldest and wisest leprechaun when he died?
A.300 years
B.550 years
C.600 years
14.Where is the leprechaun colony Mill Ends Park located?
A.Eugene, Oregon
B.Portland, Oregon
C.Portland, Ohio
15.Why don’t leprechauns like humans?
A.Leprechauns don’t like anyone
B.Humans used to hunt and kill leprechauns
C.Humans always try to steal their gold
16.What does the word leprechaun mean in Irish?
A.Small body
B.Lucky man
C.Magic body
17.What do leprechauns like to drink?
A.Gin
B.Whisky
C.Vodka
18.How tall are leprechauns?
A.30 centimetres
B.91 centimetres
C.122 centimetres
19. Which ancient Irish deity are leprechauns associated with?
A.Lugh, God of Arts and Crafts
B.Morrigan, Goddess of War
C.Brigid, Goddess of Wisdom and Healing
20. In the caverns of which Irish mountain can you find an EU-protected leprechaun sanctuary?
A.Slieve Foye, County Louth
B.Croagh Patrick, County Mayo
C.Errigal, County Donegal