St. Patrick's Day Quiz

St. Patrick’s Day, one of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on March 17. The day is the national holiday of Ireland and it is widely celebrated in other countries too but is not an official holiday.

1

What river in Illinois state was dyed green for this celebration?

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- Chicago River
- Galena River
- Illinois River
- Green River
2

Which is NOT a traditional way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day?

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- Wearing green
- Wearing shamrocks
- Attending Mass
- Eating vegetable pizza
3

What happened in 1940 when Saint Patrick's Day falls on Holy week?

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- The church authorities moved it on April 3
- The church authorities moved it on April 2
- The church authorities moved it on April 1
- The church authorities canceled the celebration and moved it the following year
4

What color is associated in this occasion?

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- red
- orange
- green
- green or orange
5

The St. Patrick's Day parade was first held in Boston in:

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- 1761
- 1784
- 1790
- 1796
6

St. Patrick’s Day is an official public holiday in just three places: Ireland, Northern Ireland and where else?

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- Chicago
- New York
- Montreal
- Monserrat
7

On the last drink of whiskey on St. Patrick’s Day evening, the celebrator puts this thing at the bottom of the glass before drinking the wine. What is it?

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- Shamrock
- St. Patrick medallion
- A piece of St. Patrick’s clothes
- St. Patrick’s ribbon
8

What kind of plant is the ‘shamrock” that you can buy at your local nursery or grocery store?

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- petrified wood
- pine wood
- oxalis
- a wood sorrel
9

This is NOT a common activity at an old-fashioned St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Ireland.

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- Children clothed in all green
- Drinking wine everywhere
- All people dancing together
- Musicians playing the bagpipes
10

According to St. Patrick’s own writings, he first went to Ireland as a teenage boy. How did he get there?

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- He served in military at a young age
- His family migrated there
- He was with his father
- As a captive of slave traders
11

Some people celebrate St. Urho, who is said to have helped Finland by driving out grasshoppers. St. Patrick did the same by driving out what animals?

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- snakes
- bears
- crocodiles
- rats
12

Which part of this meal would not have been traditionally served in Ireland in St. Patrick’s day?

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- bread
- potatoes
- bacon
- corned beef
13

The mischievous fairy folk called leprechauns are a well-known symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day. What is the leprechauns’ traditional occupation?

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- shoemaking
- gardening
- farming
- winemaking
14

In Irish tradition, a child wearing what color was in danger of being spirited away by the wee folk?

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- black
- red
- orange
- green
15

What is a shillelagh?

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- A big walking stick
- A wine made only for this occasion
- A pair of shamrocks
- An insignia to wear during St. Patrick’s Day
16

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. What does this day commemorate?

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- the day he set foot on Ireland
- the day he drove out locusts
- his birthday
- his death
17

What is a lively Irish dance called?

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- Irish Jig
- Irish gig
- Irish wiggle
- Irish steps
18

A popular Irish dish that consists of shredded cabbage, minced onions, mashed potatoes and melted butter is known as what?

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- Fockadee
- Saintly menu
- Devious meal
- Colcannon
19

The oldest known Irish stone carvings show people playing what instrument?

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- harp
- bagpipe
- flute
- harmonica
20

Where was St. Patrick born?

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- Poland
- Scotland
- Ireland
- Britain