St. Patrick's Day Quiz

What is St. Patrick the patron saint of?

• The Catholic Church

• Ireland

• Christianity

• Gaelic Irish people

When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

• March 17

• April 17

• March 15

• April 15

How many years did St. Patrick spend traveling through Ireland?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

What was the main reason many Irish families left their homeland in the mid-1800s to come to the United States?

• The Great Potato Famine

• Seeking religious freedom

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Gold Rush

What year did Massachusetts first celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

• 1737

• 1762

• 1848

• 1900

Which President attended the New York St. Patrick's Day parade in 1948?

• President Kennedy

• President Roosevelt

• President Truman

• President Eisenhower

What are traditional celebrations of St. Patrick's Day?

• Wearing red and attending a ball

• Eating Italian food and wearing white

• Eating traditional Irish food like corned beef and cabbage, wearing bright green clothing or a bright green carnation flower, attending a parade or just plain partying

• Fasting and attending church services only