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Irish Fairies Trivia Quiz

Fairies are said to exist all over the world. This is a quiz about the fairies who call Ireland their home. Have fun and watch out for the banshee!

A multiple-choice quiz by blondelolly. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
blondelolly

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,594

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1157

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'Leprechauns' are probably the most heard of fairies. They are said to carry two leather pouches. What is inside these pouches? Hint

A silver shilling and a gold coin

A bottle of whiskey and a hammer

Nails and a bottle of whiskey

A gold coin and nails

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is said to be the leprechaun's favourite tipple? Hint

Home-brewed poitin

Black coffee, no sugar

Home-brewed whiskey

Sweet, milky tea

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Question 3 of 15

3. The 'dullahan' is normally seen either riding a black horse or in a black coach. How many horses are said to draw this coach? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. The 'dullahan' spends its time wandering around the countryside. What is said to happen when the dullahan stops? Hint

A baby is born

Heavy rain will come

A new king is chosen

Someone dies

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Question 5 of 15

5. There are two fates said to befall people who watch from their houses to see the 'dullahan'. The first is that they have a bowl of blood thrown in their faces. What is the second? Hint

They go deaf in one ear

They go blind in one eye

They die

Their head falls off

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Question 6 of 15

6. The 'pooka' is quite naughty, it is said to spend its time causing havoc and damage. It can appear in a variety of forms. Which is the most common? Hint

A black crow

A black cat

A ravenous dog

A dark horse

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Question 7 of 15

7. No one has ever managed to ride the 'pooka'.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. Brian Boru made the 'pooka' promise two things. Firstly, that it would not ruin the property of Christians. What was the second? Hint

Never to attack a woman

Never to cause illness among livestock again

Never to attack a child

Never to attack an Irishman

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is said to happen to hens that encounter the 'pooka'? Hint

They will lay rotten eggs

They will fly backwards

They die instantly

They won't lay eggs

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Question 10 of 15

10. The 'grogoch' are quite helpful creatures. They are said to be half human, half fairy. Although they settled in Ireland, they aren't originally Irish. Where did they come from? Hint

Scotland

Wales

England

France

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Question 11 of 15

11. The 'grogoch' is said to have what power? Hint

Human speech

Invisibility

Flight

All of these

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Question 12 of 15

12. The 'grogoch' enjoys household chores. He is known to run around the house looking for odd jobs. What type of payment does he prefer? Hint

A bottle of poitin

A pint of milk

A jug of cream

A bottle of whiskey

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Question 13 of 15

13. Despite their scaly appearance, 'merrows' are said to be what? Hint

Helpful

Lonely

Human

Beautiful

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Question 14 of 15

14. When a 'merrow' comes ashore, she must leave her cloak behind. If a man finds the cloak he has control over the merrow and she can not return to the sea. What must she do to return? Hint

Marry the man

Have the cloak in her possession

Kill the man

She can never return to the sea

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Question 15 of 15

15. The 'banshee' is well known as being a messenger of death in Irish mythology. In Scottish folklore she is called a "bean nighe". What other name does she have? Hint

Washing woman

Wailing woman

Beautiful woman

Satan's wife

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Leprechauns' are probably the most heard of fairies. They are said to carry two leather pouches. What is inside these pouches?

Answer: A silver shilling and a gold coin

The silver shilling is said to return to the pouch each time it is paid out. Leprechauns used the gold coin to bribe their way out of whatever sticky situation they landed themselves in.

2. What is said to be the leprechaun's favourite tipple?

Answer: Home-brewed poitin

Poitin is also known as 'Irish Whiskey', and can be quite strong. Some people rub poitin on their joints as it is said to be good for arthritis.

3. The 'dullahan' is normally seen either riding a black horse or in a black coach. How many horses are said to draw this coach?

Answer: 6

The 'dullahan' is truly a spectacular sight. It is said to be headless, but is normally seen carrying its head under its arm. The head is said to glow and on dark nights the dullahan uses it as a lantern.

4. The 'dullahan' spends its time wandering around the countryside. What is said to happen when the dullahan stops?

Answer: Someone dies

Even though this fairy has limited speech, it is said to call out the name of the person who is to die, sometimes at the very spot the death will occur.

5. There are two fates said to befall people who watch from their houses to see the 'dullahan'. The first is that they have a bowl of blood thrown in their faces. What is the second?

Answer: They go blind in one eye

The 'dullahan' does not issue death warnings. It is said that they merely call the soul of the dying person.

6. The 'pooka' is quite naughty, it is said to spend its time causing havoc and damage. It can appear in a variety of forms. Which is the most common?

Answer: A dark horse

It is said to have yellow eyes and a flowing mane. Its favourite pastimes are scaring livestock and damaging farms.

7. No one has ever managed to ride the 'pooka'.

Answer: False

A High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, is said to be the only one to have ridden the pooka.

8. Brian Boru made the 'pooka' promise two things. Firstly, that it would not ruin the property of Christians. What was the second?

Answer: Never to attack an Irishman

The 'pooka' agreed to these conditions with the exception of not attacking a drunk Irishman. Any other nationalities were not mentioned.

9. What is said to happen to hens that encounter the 'pooka'?

Answer: They won't lay eggs

Cows that see the 'pooka' are said to stop producing milk.

10. The 'grogoch' are quite helpful creatures. They are said to be half human, half fairy. Although they settled in Ireland, they aren't originally Irish. Where did they come from?

Answer: Scotland

They are said to have the appearance of old men, with nothing but red hair and leaves covering their bodies.

11. The 'grogoch' is said to have what power?

Answer: Invisibility

Many people believe the 'grogoch' will only show himself to those whom he trusts.

12. The 'grogoch' enjoys household chores. He is known to run around the house looking for odd jobs. What type of payment does he prefer?

Answer: A jug of cream

He has also been known to help on farms, planting seeds or harvesting crops.

13. Despite their scaly appearance, 'merrows' are said to be what?

Answer: Beautiful

'Merrows' are the Irish version of mermaids. Unlike the original mermaid, they do not have tails, instead they are said to have flatter feet than humans and webbing between their fingers. They are thought of as messengers of tragedy and death.

14. When a 'merrow' comes ashore, she must leave her cloak behind. If a man finds the cloak he has control over the merrow and she can not return to the sea. What must she do to return?

Answer: Have the cloak in her possession

Some fishermen have been known to try and persuade 'merrows' to marry them. The merrow's true calling in life is to be at sea and she will do whatever it takes to return even if this means leaving her children behind on land.

15. The 'banshee' is well known as being a messenger of death in Irish mythology. In Scottish folklore she is called a "bean nighe". What other name does she have?

Answer: Washing woman

It is said that the 'banshee' sometimes appears washing clothes. Some people believe that she is washing the blood-stained clothes or armour of those who are about to die.

Source: Author blondelolly

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