saint patrick's day quiz

Saint Patrick’s Day

Take this quiz and the «luck of the Irish» be with you!!

Adapted from:http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/quizyournoodle-st-patricks-day/

1. How is Saint Patrick’s Day popularly known?a. Paddy’s day b. Irish day

c. 3/17 d. Greenish dayCORRECT ANSWER: a. Paddy’s day

2. How many leaves does a SHAMROCK have?

a. two b. three

c. four d. five

CORRECT ANSWER: a. three

3.What will you get if you don’t wear green on Saint Patrick’s Day in the USA?

a. A pinch b. A prize

c. A kiss d. A fine

CORRECT ANSWER: a pinch

4. What colour was originally associated with Saint Patrick?

a. orange b. blue

c. green d. red

CORRECT ANSWER: b. blue

5. According to the legend, what animals did Saint Patrick chase out of Ireland?

a. horses b. wolves

c. snakes d. rats

CORRECT ANSWER: c.snakes

6. Which of these is a nickname for Ireland?

a. Snake-free island

b. Angel island

c. Green Isle d. The Emerald Isle

CORRECT ANSWER:d. The Emerald Isle

7. According to one popular belief, what would you find a leprechaun hiding at the end of the rainbow?

a. marshmallows b. A pot of goldc. shamrocks d. pearlsCORRECT ANSWER: b. a pot of gold

8. Why is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated on March, 17th?

a. The day Saint Patrick arrived in Ireland

b. The day Saint Patrick was born

c. The day Saint Patrick died

d. The day Saint Patrick left Ireland

CORRECT ANSWER: c.The day Saint Patrick died

9. Which of these dishes is commonly eaten on Saint Patrick’s Day?

a. Corned beef and cabagge b. Ring cake

c. Turkey and sauercraut d. haggis

CORRECT ANSWER: a. corned beef and cabagge

10. The United States is home to the famous Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. In which city would you find this historical building?a. Boston b. Chicago

c. Washington D.C. d. New York CityCORRECT ANSWER: d. New York City