Mardi Gras

What does "Mardi Gras" mean in French?

• Let's party

• Fat Tuesday

• Carnival time

• Farewell to flesh

What are the official colors of Mardi Gras?

• purple, green, white

• purple, gold, white

• purple, gold, green,

• purple, silver, green

What pastry contains a plastic doll?

• beignets

• Carnavale croissant

• Gateau Gras

• King Cake

What is the name of the Mardi Gras King?

• Rex

• Cajun Joe

• Mambo Moe

• Nice Nick

What are doubloons?

• beads

• masks

• drinks

• coins

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What is the French word for masked ball?

• bal masqué

• Mardi Bal

• Bal Gras

• Masquerade

What is the name of the place where the floats are built?

• caves

• throws

• krewes

• dens

What French city is know for its Mardi Gras parades?

• Paris

• Marseilles

• Nice

• Bordeaux

What is the ancient symbol of the last meat eaten before Lent?

• Boeuf Gras

• King cake

• Gumbo

• Jambalaya

What is the name of the Mardi Gras celebration in France?

• Ephipanie

• Flower Day Battle

• Carnavale

• Tour de France