Fast Fact Quiz about St. Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick’s Day —celebrated annually on March 17—is filled with parades, symbols of good fortune, and everything green. Originally a religious observance, it has gradually evolved into a broader celebration of Irish culture. Today, let us have an easy breezy ‘fast fact quiz’ on St. Patrick’s Day! (*Some Qs are a little bit confusing, though.)

 

    1.   Of which country is St. Patrick the patron saint?

a.   Scotland

b.   Germany

c.   Ireland

d.   United States

 

    2.   How many leaves does a shamrock have?

a.   Two

b.   Three

c.   Four

d.   Five

 

    3.   What will you get if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day in the United States?

a.   A pinch

b.   A prize

c.   A kiss

d.   No homework

 

    4.   What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?

a.   Blue

b.   Red

c.   Green

d.   Orange

 

    5.   According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick chase out of Ireland?

a.   Horses

b.   Wolves

c.   Snakes

d.   Rats

 

    6.   Which of these is a nickname for Ireland?

a.   Snake-free island

b.   Angel Island

c.   Island of Dolphins

d.   The Emerald Isle 

 

ANSWER KEYS

1.  c. Ireland

2.  b. three

3.  a. a pinch

4.  a. blue

5.  c. snakes

6.  d. The Emerald Island