Robert Burns A
By what other name is Robert Burns known?
a) Rob
b) Bobby
c) Rabbie
c) Rabbie
On what date do we celebrate Robert Burns?
a) 25th of January
b) 25th of February
c) 25th of March
a) 25th of January
What is traditionally eaten on Burn's Night?
Haggis
Where was Robert Burns born?
a) Alloway
b) Aberdeen
c) Edinburgh
a) Alloway
What famous Robert Burns song is traditionally sung at New Year
a) My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
b) Tam O' Shanter
c) Auld Lang Syne
c) Auld Lang Syne
What do Scots call New Year?
Hogmanay
What was Robert Burn's father's job
a) Farmer
b) Joiner
c) Weaver
a) Farmer
After his money ran out, what job did Robert Burns take?
a) Baker
b) Tax Collector
c) Teacher
b) Tax Collector
Name two activities you would see at a Scottish Highland Games?
Caber Toss, Throwing the Hammer, Throwing the Wellie, Tug-of-War, Highland Dancing, Piping, Wrestling
How old was Robert Burns when he started writing poems and songs?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 18
b) 15
Why did Robert Burns leave Edinburgh and return to Ayrshire?
a) to get married
b) to take over his father's farm
c) to get a new job
a) to get married
What is celebrated in Scotland on 30th November?
St Andrew's Day
Why did Robert Burns start writing poems?
a) because he was bored on the farm
b) to entertain his father
c) to impress girls
c) to impress girls
How old was Robert Burns when he died?
a) 25
b) 31
c) 37
c) 37
Name one ingredient of Haggis?
Sheep's Heart, Liver and Lungs
Oatmeal
Onions
Spices