Troll Facts
100 Q: What is the name of the artist who makes the troll sculptures?
A: Thomas Dambo.
100 Q: In what year did Thomas create his first trolls?
A: 2014.
100 Q: Where is Thomas Dambo from (country)?
A: Denmark.
100 Q: From what material does Thomas primarily create his trolls?
A: Recycled wood (and other recycled items).
100 Q: What helps Thomas create the trolls (who works with him)?
A: A team of people helps him.
200 Q: How many trolls had Thomas Dambo created (as noted in the text) at the time of the UN fact?
A: 165 (the passage also mentions "more than 150"; accept 150+ with explanation).
200 Q: How many trolls did Thomas create for the music festival when he began?
A: Two trolls.
200 Q: Name two types of places where the trolls are hidden (pick any two: e.g., forests, mountains).
A: Forests, jungles, mountains, grasslands (any two).
200 Q: What environmental theme or message do many of Thomas’s troll stories promote?
A: Caring for Earth / recycling / environmental stewardship.
200 Q: How many birdhouses are included in the Minnesota project?
800 birdhouses
300 Q: Name one thing each troll is said to have (hint: more than just a physical form—think character).
A: Each troll has a name, personality, and story.
300 Q: In what year did Thomas create trolls in Denmark, France, and another location mentioned in the text?
A: 2024.
300 Q: How many countries are all of Thomas Dambo’s 165 trolls located in, according to the UN fact?
A: 20 countries.
300 Q: The golden rabbit is made from what recycled material?
Recycled yellow plastic
300 Q: List two names of the five trolls in the Minnesota project.
A: Alexa’s Elixir; Long Leif; Jacob Everear; Barefoot Frida; Ronny Funny Face (any two).
400 Q: Which troll is described as the tallest Thomas has made?
A: Long Leif.
400 Q: How many trolls were included in Thomas’s traveling exhibit created in 2025?
A: 12 trolls.
400 Q: Which U.S. state is mentioned as having five of the trolls?
A: Minnesota (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota).
400 Q: Name one way Thomas teaches people about recycling (based on the passage).
A: He gives speeches and teaches people about recycling; his art studio and farm are used for teaching.
400 Q: What must people solve to find the golden rabbit?
A: A riddle.
500 Q: Describe two elements included in the Minnesota project besides the five trolls (name at least two).
A: Three magical portals; 800 birdhouses; a golden rabbit. (Any two of these.)
500 Q: According to the passage, by 2024 Thomas had created more than how many trolls? (Use the passage numbers to answer.)
A: More than 150 (UN fact states 165).
500 Q: What is the capital city of Denmark, where Thomas lives?
Copenhagen
500 Q: Explain how Long Leif’s size relates to the message it reminds people to care for (use evidence from the text).
A: Long Leif is over 40 feet tall; its large size emphasizes the importance of forests and reminds people to care for forests
500 Q: Describe the traveling exhibit (give two details about where it has been and what it includes).
A: The traveling exhibit includes 12 trolls and has been in the U.K. and North Carolina (and is scheduled to be in California for a period). It also features the golden rabbit (giant sculpture made of recycled yellow plastic).