Death In A Nut as told by Duncan Williamson (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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What does Jack trap Death inside in the story?
What does Jack trap Death inside in the story?
A nut
When did Duncan Williamson live?
When did Duncan Williamson live?
1928 to 2007
What problem occurs when Death is absent?
What problem occurs when Death is absent?
Eggs refuse to break
What does Death grant Jack's mother as a reward?
What does Death grant Jack's mother as a reward?
A long life until old age
What was Duncan Williamson's role regarding 'Death in a Nut'?
What was Duncan Williamson's role regarding 'Death in a Nut'?
He was a tradition-bearer
In what year was the collection containing 'Death in a Nut' published?
In what year was the collection containing 'Death in a Nut' published?
1987
What does 'barrie mooskins' mean in Traveller cant?
What does 'barrie mooskins' mean in Traveller cant?
Good stories
What was Linda Williamson's key contribution?
What was Linda Williamson's key contribution?
She recorded & transcribed stories
Why was dialectal text used in the written version?
Why was dialectal text used in the written version?
To help readers 'hear' the story
What defines a good story to Travellers?
What defines a good story to Travellers?
Its power to move & magical force