St. Patrick's Day in Popular Culture Quiz

Which U.S. city is famous for dyeing its river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Boston

• San Francisco

In what year did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place in New York City?

• 1762

• 1845

• 1901

• 1943

Which of the following movies is known for featuring St. Patrick's Day as a significant element?

• The Departed

• Leprechaun

• P.S. I Love You

• The Quiet Man

What traditional Irish band's music is commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day celebrations?

• U2

• The Dubliners

• The Pogues

• Thin Lizzy

Which of the following foods is NOT traditionally associated with St. Patrick's Day?

• Corned beef and cabbage

• Shepherd's pie

• Spaghetti carbonara

• Soda bread

What color is traditionally worn on St. Patrick's Day to avoid being pinched?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

Which U.S. President famously received a bowl of shamrocks from the Irish Prime Minister on St. Patrick's Day?

• John F. Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

In what year did the city of Chicago first dye its river green for St. Patrick's Day?

• 1962

• 1970

• 1984

• 1999

Which of the following symbols is NOT commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day?

• Shamrock

• Leprechaun

• Easter Bunny

• Pot of Gold

What is the significance of the shamrock in St. Patrick's Day celebrations?

• It is a symbol of luck.

• It represents the rebirth of spring.

• It was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity.

• It is a traditional Irish food.