Mardi Gras Quiz

Where did the first American Mardi Gras celebration take place?

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Mobile, Alabama

• Charleston, South Carolina

• St. Louis, Missouri

Mardi Gras is traditionally linked to which religion?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

What does "Mardi Gras" mean in French?

• Fat Tuesday

• Carnival Day

• Party Time

• Great Feast

Which European country is most associated with bringing Mardi Gras traditions to the U.S.?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• Italy

What day follows Mardi Gras?

• Palm Sunday

• Easter Sunday

• Ash Wednesday

• Good Friday

What are the official colors of Mardi Gras?

• Red, white, and blue

• Gold, green, and purple

• Black, gold, and red

• Green, orange, and purple

What do the official Mardi Gras colors represent?

• Gold for justice, green for faith, and purple for power

• Gold for power, green for faith, and purple for justice

• Gold for faith, green for power, and purple for justice

• Gold for luck, green for fortune, and purple for royalty

What is commonly thrown from Mardi Gras parade floats?

• Confetti

• Coins

• Beads

• Fireworks

Which traditional pastry is associated with Mardi Gras?

• King Cake

• Beignets

• Croissants

• Éclairs

What is hidden inside a King Cake?

• A coin

• A baby figurine

• A golden key

• A small mask