Cúlra

Question 1

It is a political and historical poem.

Answer 1

Is dán poilitiúil agus stairiúíl é.

Question 2

This poem is set in 18th century Ireland.

Answer 2

Tá an dán seo faoi lonnaithe in Éirinn san 18ú haois.

Question 3

At this time, the penal laws were in effect.

Answer 3

Ag an am seo, bhí na peindlíthe i bhfeidhm.

Question 4

Ireland was oppressed by England.

Answer 4

Bhí Éire faoi chois ag Sasanna.

Question 5

We are given a glimpse into life in Ireland during the 18th century.

Answer 5

Tugtar léargas dúinn ar shaol in Éirinn le linn an 18ú haois.

Question 6

The United Irishmen were preparing for a rebellion.

Answer 6

Bhí na hÉireannaigh Aontaithe ag ullmhú d’éirí amach.

Question 7

Wolfe Tone was in France seeking military help.

Answer 7

Bhí Wolfe Tone sa Fhrainc ag lorg cabhrach mhíleata.

Question 8

They were waiting for that help in their fight against the English.

Answer 8

Bhí siad ag fanacht leis an gcabhair sin cuid troid i gcoinne na Sasanach.