Saint Patrick´s Day

Where was St. Patrick born?

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Wales

• Britain

What was St. Patrick's real name?

• Patrick

• Michael

• John

• Maewyn Sakat

Which color was associated with St. Patrick before green?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Purple

What does wearing green on St. Patrick's Day supposedly do according to tradition?

• Bring rain

• Make you lucky

• Make you invisible to leprechauns

• Attract leprechauns

What is a leprechaun according to old Irish folklore?

• Giant

• Mischievous character

• Elf

• Wizard

How did St. Patrick use the shamrock to explain God?

• As a representation of the Holy Trinity

• As a magical plant

• As a sign of peace

• As a symbol of luck

What did St. Patrick do to drive all the snakes from Ireland according to legend?

• Played music

• Sang

• Spread Christianity

• Danced

On what date did St. Patrick die?

• March 18th

• March 17th

• March 16th

• March 15th

What did Irish immigrants in the United States do to show their Irish pride?

• Organized parades

• Danced Irish jigs

• Wore green hats

• Sang Irish songs

What did St. Patrick's Day change into from a somber religious holiday?

• A quiet reflection

• A spirited celebration

• A day of mourning

• A day of fasting