The History of St. Patrick's Day

Who is St. Patrick?

• A famous Irish pirate

• A mythical Irish king

• The inventor of St. Patrick's Day

• The patron saint of Ireland

Where was St. Patrick born?

• Wales

• Scotland

• Ireland

• England

At what age was St. Patrick kidnapped by pirates?

• 12

• 18

• 21

• 16

How long did St. Patrick spread the message of Christianity across Ireland?

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

What did St. Patrick use to drive the snakes from Ireland?

• A bronze sword

• A golden harp

• A silver bell

• A wooden staff

When is Saint Patrick's Day observed?

• 15 March

• 17 April

• 15 April

• 17 March

What year did Saint Patrick's Day become an official public holiday in Ireland?

• 2003

• 1703

• 1803

• 1903

How many visitors did the 2009 Saint Patrick's Festival see?

• Almost 1 million

• Almost 750,000

• Over 1 million

• Almost 500,000

What kind of activities are included in the Saint Patrick's Festival?

• Concerts, outdoor theatre performances, and fireworks

• Parades, dance competitions, and food festivals

• Sports events, book fairs, and art exhibitions

• Film screenings, poetry readings, and musicals

Where was the first Saint Patrick's Day parade held?

• London, England

• New York City, USA

• Boston, USA

• Dublin, Ireland