Saint Patrick "Test Your Knowledge"

Who is the patron saint of Ireland?

• St. Andrew

• St. George

• St. Patrick

• St. David

What is St. Patrick known for in the legends?

• Driving out dragons from Ireland

• Driving out snakes from Ireland

• Driving out Vikings from Ireland

• Driving out spirits from Ireland

When is Saint Patrick's Day observed?

• 17 January

• 17 February

• 17 March

• 17 April

What did St. Patrick do after returning to Ireland?

• He became a king

• He converted almost the entire population of Ireland to Christianity

• He started a school

• He left Ireland again

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

• 1766

• 1776

• 1786

• 1796

Why is the story of St. Patrick removing snakes from Ireland considered to be a made-up story?

• Snakes never existed in Ireland.

• St. Patrick was known for his gardening, not snake removal.

• The story was created to scare children.

• Snakes are still found in Ireland today.

What was the first city in the USA to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

Which of these statements about the text are true?

• St. Patrick is the patron saint of Scotland.

• In 1903, St. Patrick's Day became an official public holiday in Ireland.

• The first St. Patrick's Day parade in the USA was held in 1842.

• St. Patrick was a priest.

What color is traditionally associated with St. Patrick's Day?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What symbol is commonly associated with St. Patrick?

• The cross

• The shamrock

• The harp

• The leprechaun