Robbie Burns Trivia

Questions I

100

What country was Robbie Burns from?
A) Ireland
B) England
C) Scotland

C) Scotland

200

What is Robbie Burns famous for?

A) Painting landscapes
B) Writing poems and songs
C) Writing history books

B) Writing poems and songs

300

What nickname is Robbie Burns best known by?
A) The Highland Bard
B) Scotland’s National Poet
C) The Poet of Britain

B) Scotland’s National Poet

400

Which song by Robbie Burns is sung around the world on New Year’s Eve?
A) Loch Lomond
B) Auld Lang Syne
C) Scotland the Brave

B) Auld Lang Syne

500

Many of Robbie Burns’ poems are about:
A) Space and science
B) Nature and love
C) Royal families

B) Nature and love

Questions II

100

What traditional Scottish food is eaten on Burns Night?
A) Shepherd’s pie
B) Haggis
C) Corned beef

B) Haggis

200

What is the name of the famous monster said to live in a Scottish loch?
A) Bigfoot
B) The Loch Ness Monster
C) Godzilla

B) The Loch Ness Monster

300

What day is celebrated each year to honour Robbie Burns?
A) December 31
B) January 25
C) February 14

B) January 25

400

Which musical instrument is commonly heard at Burns Night events?
A) Violin
B) Bagpipes
C) Piano

B) Bagpipes

500

Robbie Burns lived:
A) About 100 years ago
B) About 200 years ago
C) Over 200 years ago

C) Over 200 years ago

Questions III

100

Robbie Burns often wrote using:
A) French
B) Scottish dialect
C) Spanish

B) Scottish dialect

200

Which line comes next?
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot…”
A) And days of old be gone
B) And never brought to mind
C) And memories fade away

B) And never brought to mind

300

Robbie Burns is best described as:
A) A wealthy nobleman
B) A working man
C) A king’s advisor

B) A working man

400

Many of Robbie Burns’ poems focus on:
A) War and battles
B) Friendship and love
C) Science and invention

B) Friendship and love

500

What animal appears in one of Robbie Burns’ most famous poems?
A) A horse
B) A dog
C) A mouse

C) A mouse

Scotland Question I

100

What is the capital city of Scotland?
A) Glasgow
B) Edinburgh
C) Aberdeen

B) Edinburgh

200

Scotland is part of which country group?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) Australia

A) United Kingdom

300

Which clothing item is traditionally worn by Scottish men?
A) Robe
B) Kilt
C) Suit

B) Kilt

400

 What colour is the Scottish flag mostly known for?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) Green

B) Blue

500

What animal is Scotland’s national animal?
A) Horse
B) Lion
C) Unicorn

C) Unicorn

Scotland Question II

100

 What famous drink is Scotland known for?
A) Wine
B) Whiskey
C) Beer

B) Whiskey

200

What is the name of the traditional Scottish patterned fabric?
A) Cotton
B) Plaid
C) Tartan

C) Tartan

300

Scotland is famous for having many what?
A) Deserts
B) Lochs (lakes)
C) Rainforests

B) Lochs

400

What sport did Scotland help make famous?
A) Basketball
B) Golf
C) Baseball

B) Golf

500

What flower is a symbol of Scotland?
A) Rose
B) Thistle
C) Tulip

B) Thistle