Robert Burns Category A
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
By what other name is Robert Burns known? a) Rob b) Bobby c) Rabbie
c) Rabbie
After his money ran out, what job did Robert Burns take? a) Baker b) Tax Collector c) Teacher
b) Tax Collector
What was Robert Burn's father's job a) Farmer b) Joiner? c) Weaver
a) Farmer
How old was Robert Burns when he died? a) 25 b) 27 c) 37
c) 37
How old was Robert Burns when he started writing poems and songs? a) 14 b) 15 c) 27
b) 15
On what date do we celebrate Robert Burns? a) 25th of January b) 1st of February c) 25th of December
a) 25th of January
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
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