Q1. In which decade is “Song of the Sea” primarily set?
A. 1970s
B. 1980s
C. 1990s
D. 2000s
Answer: B
Q2. What mythical creature is Saoirse revealed to be in the film?
A. Selkie
B. Mermaid
C. Banshee
D. Leprechaun
Answer: A
Q3. Who voices the character of Ben, the young Irish boy, in “Song of the Sea”?
A. Brendan Gleeson
B. David Rawle
C. Jon Kenny
D. Pat Shortt
Answer: B
Q4. What is the name of the Celtic goddess who turns faerie creatures to stone in the film?
A. Morrigan
B. Brigid
C. Macha
D. Danu
Answer: C
Q5. Which animation studio produced “Song of the Sea”?
A. Studio Ghibli
B. Cartoon Saloon
C. Pixar Animation Studios
D. Laika
Answer: B
Q6. What instrument does Saoirse play to awaken faerie creatures?
A. Harp
B. Flute
C. Seashell horn
D. Violin
Answer: C
Q7. Where do Ben and Saoirse live at the beginning of the film?
A. A lighthouse on an island
B. A cottage in Dublin
C. A farm in the countryside
D. A castle on a cliff
Answer: A
Q8. What is the name of the dog that accompanies Ben and Saoirse on their journey?
A. Finn
B. Cu
C. Bran
D. Seamus
Answer: B
Q9. Which city do Ben and Saoirse’s grandmother take them to live in?
A. Galway
B. Cork
C. Dublin
D. Belfast
Answer: C
Q10. What is the profession of Ben and Saoirse’s father, Conor?
A. Fisherman
B. Lighthouse keeper
C. Farmer
D. Teacher
Answer: B
Q11. What is the primary animation style used in “Song of the Sea”?
A. 3D computer-generated
B. Stop-motion
C. Hand-drawn with watercolor influences
D. Flash animation
Answer: C
Q12. Which film festival premiered “Song of the Sea” in 2014?
A. Cannes Film Festival
B. Toronto International Film Festival
C. Sundance Film Festival
D. Venice Film Festival
Answer: B
Q13. What is the name of the giant in Irish mythology featured in the film’s backstory?
A. Fionn mac Cumhaill
B. Cu Chulainn
C. Mac Lir
D. Oisín
Answer: C
Q14. Why does Saoirse become weaker as the film progresses?
A. She is cursed by Macha
B. She is separated from her selkie coat
C. She is allergic to the city air
D. She is not eating properly
Answer: B
Q15. Who composed the score for “Song of the Sea”?
A. Hans Zimmer
B. Alan Menken
C. John Williams
D. Bruno Coulais
Answer: D
Q16. Which Irish band collaborated on the film’s music?
A. The Dubliners
B. Kíla
C. The Chieftains
D. Clannad
Answer: B
Q17. What is the name of the wise character Ben meets in a cave who tells stories through his beard?
A. The Great Seanachai
B. The Old Druid
C. The Story Weaver
D. The Sage of the Sea
Answer: A
Q18. What motivates Macha to turn faerie creatures to stone?
A. She wants to rule the spirit world
B. She seeks to eliminate all magic
C. She believes it spares them from emotional pain
D. She is under a curse herself
Answer: C
Q19. What is the significance of Saoirse’s selkie song?
A. It summons sea creatures to aid her
B. It frees faerie creatures to return to their homeworld
C. It heals physical injuries
D. It reveals hidden treasures
Answer: B
Q20. What is the name of Ben and Saoirse’s mother?
A. Bronagh
B. Aoife
C. Niamh
D. Deirdre
Answer: A
Q21. Why does Ben initially resent his sister Saoirse?
A. She gets more attention from their father
B. He blames her for their mother’s disappearance
C. She refuses to play with him
D. She steals his toys
Answer: B
Q22. What holiday is occurring when Ben and Saoirse run away from their grandmother’s house?
A. Christmas
B. St. Patrick’s Day
C. Easter
D. Halloween
Answer: D
Q23. What happens to Saoirse when she enters the water wearing her selkie coat?
A. She gains the ability to speak
B. She transforms into a seal
C. She becomes invisible
D. She summons a storm
Answer: B
Q24. Which award was “Song of the Sea” nominated for in 2015?
A. Best Animated Feature Oscar
B. Best Original Screenplay Oscar
C. Best Foreign Language Film Oscar
D. Best Original Score Oscar
Answer: A
Q25. Where does Saoirse fall ill during the journey, prompting Ben to seek help?
A. A forest
B. A holy well
C. A mountain cave
D. A city park
Answer: B
