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The Big Fat Saint Patrick’s Day Quiz!

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This is a fun quiz all about St Patrick’s Day, the national holiday in my country.  Let’s hear how you do 🙂

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Cover photo Creative Commons by Кирилл Сергеев. Information correct per Wikipedia.

  • Question of

    What date is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?

    • 17 March
    • 18 March
    • 1 April
  • Question of

    Patrick is the patron saint of which country?

    • Scotland
    • Wales
    • Ireland
  • Question of

    Which term would an Irish person NEVER use, to refer to the day?

    • Saint Paddy’s Day
    • Saint Patty’s Day
    • Saint Pat’s Day
  • Question of

    What is Patrick traditionally credited with?

    • Driving the British out of Ireland
    • Driving the snakes out of Ireland
    • Driving the crocodiles out of Ireland
  • Question of

    Which plant is strongly associated with the day?

    • Shamrock
    • Thistle
    • Gorse/furze/whin
  • Question of

    According to legend, Saint Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to explain what?

    • The three primal elements
    • The mystery of the rainbow
    • The Holy Trinity
  • Question of

    In which century did Patrick live?

    • 5th century
    • 15th century
    • 5th century BC
  • Question of

    St Patrick’s Day parades became common in Ireland during the 20th century. Two centuries earlier they were being held where?

    • India
    • North America
    • China
  • Question of

    In which of the following is St Patrick’s Day NOT a public holiday?

    • The Caribbean island of Montserrat
    • The Australian island of Tasmania, formerly known as Van Diemen’s Land
    • The Canadian province of Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Question of

    What date is Patrick’s day celebrated in the southern hemisphere?

    • 18 March
    • 17 September
    • 17 March

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