A Long and Illustrious History
Which Scottish poet, known as "The Bard", wrote the song Auld Lang Syne?
ADylan Thomas
BWilliam Wordsworth
CRobert Burns ✓
DJohn Barbour
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Robert Burns.
Robert Burns, known in Scotland as "The Bard", was a Scottish poet who wrote Auld Lang Syne, sung at New Year (Hogmanay).
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