St. Patrick's Day

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in so many places? Choose the best answer.

• Because people of Irish descent live in many places around the world

• Because it's mainly a Christian holiday, and the Christian religion exists around the world

• Because St. Patrick inspired so many different people around the world

• Because most cultures around the world observe Irish traditions

Which of the following is an example of a secular holiday?

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• The Fourth of July

• Easter

Place the following events in sequence. A) St. Patrick establishes churches in Ireland; B) St. Patrick is kidnapped by raiders; C) St. Patrick changes his name

• B, A, C

• A,C,B

• C, B, A

• B, C, A

What might have happened had St. Patrick never traveled to Ireland?

• The island might be full of snakes

• Christianity might not have taken root there

• Shamrocks might not grow there

• There might not have been a potato famine

What can you infer from the fact that St. Patrick spent six years as a slave in Ireland?

• It gave him special insights into Christianity

• It helped him convince all Irish slave owners to free their slaves

• It helped him learn about the Irish language and culture

• It allowed him to come up with the idea of a national Irish holiday

If you saw a green river on St. Patrick's Day, what city would you be in?

• Dublin

• Chicago

• New York City

• Buenos Aires

Which term best describes how early Irish immigrants were treated in the United States?

• Justly

• Unfairly

• Pleasantly

• Hororably

Until the late 20th century, how did most citizens of Ireland observe St. Patrick's Day?

• With large parties

• By eating corned beef

• With long parades

• By going to church

When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

• March 17

• March 29

• March 15

• March 6

If you went into an Irish-American restaurant on St. Patrick's Day, which dish would you find most people eating?

• Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

• Corned beef

• Fish and chips

• Hamburger and fries