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B. New York
What city does NOT dye their river green on March 17th
A. Chicago B. New York C. San Antonio |
B. False
It is Emerald Isle
Emerald Eagle is Irelands nickname
A. True B. False |
B. Her beauty
St. Brigid prayed for this so no one would wish to marry her.
A. Her wealth B. Her beauty C. Her smile |
C. The Holy Trinity
What did St. Patrick use the shamrock to symbolize?
A. The Holiday B. The People of Ireland C. The Holy Trinity |
B. Cornbeef
What meal is a popular dinner to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
A. Veal B. Cornbeef C. Hotdogs |
B. River Shannon
What is the longest river in Ireland?
A. River Note B. River Shannon C. River Boyne |
C. Snakes
St. Patrick drove these out of Ireland.
A. People B. Cattle C. Snakes |
B. Easter
Which holiday are pubs still open in Ireland
A. Christmas B. Easter C. Good Friday |
C. Green, White and Orange
What three colors make the Irish flag?
A. Gree, Blue and White B. Orange, Green and Yellow C. Green, White and Orange |
A. The Sun
What does the circle in the middle of the Celtic Cross represent?
A. The Sun B. The Moon C. The Earth |
A. Blarney Stone
What is the famous stone set into the wall of a castle in County Cork?
A. Blarney Stone B. Shannon Stone C. Patrick Stone |
B. 6
How many years was Patrick a slave?
A. 2 B. 6 C. 4 |
C. Boston
What city had the first Saint Patrick's Day?
A. Baltimore B. Phenix C. Boston |
C. Harp
What is the official emblem of Ireland?
A. Tuba B. Flute C. Harp |
B. Making Shoes
What is the traditional craft practiced by leprechauns of the Pre-Christian Irish folklore?
A. Irish Dancing B. Making Shoes C. Making Candles |
C. "son of"
Many last names begin with "Mac" which means what?
A. "heart of" B. "faith with" C. "son of" |
A. England
Where was Saint Patrick born?
A. England B. France C. Ireland |
B. 78
At what age did Saint Patrick die?
A. 25 B. 78 C. 56 |
C. Milk
St. Brigid turned water into what beverage?
A. Juice B. Vodka C. Milk |
A. James Bond
Who did Irish actor Pierce Brosnan play?
A. James Bond B. Indiana Jones C. Batman |