Who is St. Nicholas?

1. On what day did St. Nicholas die?

• December 6

• December 8

• December 25

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2. When did the name "Santa Claus" become commonly used in America?

• 300's

• 1700's

• 1800's

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3. In what area was St. Nicholas born?

• Spain

• The Netherlands

• Turkey

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4. Where did St. Nicholas get his money?

• His parents left it to him.

• He made and sold shoes.

• He found it.

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5. What was St. Nicholas's job?

• jail guard

• mayor

• bishop

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6. In what way is Santa Claus like St. Nicholas?

• They are both Dutch

• They both give secret gifts and are good to children.

• They are both tall.

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7. Who brought the custom of Santa Claus to America?

• the British

• explorers from the North Pole

• the Dutch

8. In what year was St. Nicholas born?

• 280

• 343

• 1700

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9. When is the feast of St. Nicholas?

• January 6

• December 6

• December 25

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10. What did the Dutch people call St. Nicholas?

• Father Christmas

• Santa Claus

• Sinterklaas

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