Saint Patrick's Day Reading

Where did Saint Patrick grow up and live during the 5th Century?

• Wales and England

• Wales and Ireland

• Ireland and England

• D. Ireland and Scotland

Where did Saint Patrick’s father and grandfather work?

• Hospital

• Church

• School

• Farm

How old was Saint Patrick when he was kidnapped and sold as a slave?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

Where was Saint Patrick sold as a slave?

• Scotland

• Ireland

• Wales

• England

True/False: Saint Patrick escaped slavery.

• True, Saint Patrick escaped slavery.

• False, Saint Patrick never escaped slavery.

Why did Saint Patrick return to Ireland?

• He missed Ireland.

• He wanted to travel.

• He wanted to teach people about God.

• He wanted to meet a leprechaun.

A shamrock is a ________-leafed clover.

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

True/False: Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

• True, he used it to explain the Holy Trinity.

• False, he did not use it to explain the Holy Trinity.

What date is Saint Patrick’s day celebrated every year?

• February 7th

• March 17th

• April 27th

•  May 7th

This holiday celebrates Saint Patrick bringing Christianity to Ireland on the date of his death…

• Irish Independence Day

• National Shamrock Day

• Leprechaun’s Day

• Saint Patrick’s Day