1. The Republic of Ireland Quiz

2. Look at the quiz about Ireland. Write down the letters of correct answers. Put these letters in the correct order to get the key word.

3. 1. Ireland is the name of… A The Republic of Ireland (T) B Northern Ireland (N) C The island where A and B are located (P)

4. 2. The capital city is… A Dublin (N) C Tipperary (A) B Belfast (I)

5. 3. Who is the head of state? A British monarch (Queen Elizabeth II) (E) C The American president (Barack Obama) (R) B The President (Michael D. Higgins) (L)

6. 4. Which is the flag of Ireland? A (T) C (W) B (A)

7. 5. What is the currency of the Republic of Ireland? C (O) A (U) B (A)

8. 6. Which is national colour of Ireland? A (T) C (H) B (E)

9. 7. Who’s saint patron of Ireland? C St. Patrick (H) B St. Peter (R) A St. George (A)

10. 8. When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated? 17th March (R) 17th April (Y) 7th March (E) A B C

11. 9. Which of these writers isn’t Irish? A James Joyce (N) B Thomas Hardy (C) C Jonathan Swift (S)

12. 10. Which of these is typical Irish dish? C Boxty (a potato pancake) (E) A Toad in the hole (sausages with mashed potatoes) (C) B Christmas pudding (G)

13. What is the key word? Leprechaun