St. Patrick’s Day Quiz
1. When is St. Patrick’s Day?
2. Where was St. Patrick born?
In Britain
3. In which country was the first St. Patrick’s Day parade?
In America
4. What river do people dye on St. Patrick’s Day?
The Chicago River
5. What happens if you do not wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
People can pinch you
6. According to a legend, St. Patrick drove what out of Ireland and into the ocean?
snakes
7. What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
8. What are the official languages in Ireland?
Irish and English
9. What colours are there on the Irish national flag?
10. What is the currency of Ireland?
The euro
11. What is the population of Ireland?
4.5 million
12. What do tourists do to the Blarney Stone?
They kiss it to gain eloquence
13. Name an Irish actor/actress.
Colin Farrel, Pierce Brosnan
14. Name an Irish musician/ band.
Sinead O’Connor, U2
15. What does the leprechaun hide in a secret place?
Pot of gold
16. What job does the leprechaun have?
shoemaker
17. What do you call it in English?
Shamrock
18. What is the name of Irish beer and what colour is it on St. Patrick’s Day?
19. Why is a shamrock a symbol of this day?
Because, according to a legend, St. Patrick used it to teach about the Holy Trinity.
20. What do you call these in Englsh?
bagpipes