St Patrick's Day

What is the symbol of St. Patrick?

• Clover leaf

• Heart

• Angel

When does St. Patrick’s Day takes place each year?

• 17th February

• 17th March

• 17th April

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of which European country?

• Scotland

• Wales

• Ireland

Many people believe that which animal does not exist in Ireland because St. Patrick banished them away?

• Scorpions

• Snakes

• Bats

By tradition, why do people put on green clothes on St. Patrick’s Day?

• To bring luck

• To avoid being pinched

• To let people know they are Irish

Which city in the United States dyes the river green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Detroit

How many leaves are on a shamrock?

• 3

• 4

• 5

According to a popular belief, what does a leprechaun hide at the end of the rainbow?

• Shamrocks

• Shoes

• A pot of gold

Which of the following colours is not on the flag of Ireland?

• White

• Red

• Green

Saint Patrick was known for banishing all snakes from Ireland. This is actually a metaphor for what?

• To convert pagans

• To drive British people from Ireland

• To throw off Roman rules