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Where can we see Cutty Sark today?
in London
Where does the name of the ship Cutty Sark come from?
from Scottish story about Tam O'Shander
When did the story happen?
at night
Where did the story happen?
the forest
How did Tam travel?
by his old horse
Why did Tam go through the forest?
It was quicker than the road.
Why could Tam see very well?
There was a full moon in the sky.
What did Tam see and hear while he was riding through the forest?
He saw a light between the trees and heard the music.
Who did Tam see?
dancing witches
What were the witches doing?
They were dancing around the fire.
Who was the most beautiful witches?
the youngest witch Nannie
Where did the word "cut sark' come from? What did it mean?
in the old Scottish language it meant "short nightdress"
What did Tam do when the dance stopped?
Tam shouted, "Well done, Cutty Sark!"
What happened after Tam's silly thing?
The witches turned round and saw Tam. They were angry, so Tam jumped on horse and galloped away.
What did the witches do after Tam galloped away?
They shouted , "Stop him!" and they ran after him.
Why did Nannie reach Tam?
She was the youngest and the fastest witch.
