ESOL E3 St. Patrick's Day: by David Collett

St. Patrick is known as the patron saint of which country?

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Wales

• England

When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

• March 17th

• April 1st

• July 4th

• December 25th

After escaping from being a slave, what did St. Patrick do?

• He returned to his family in Britain.

• He became a farmer.

• He traveled to Rome.

• He started a rebellion.

Shamrocks are:

• a type of rock

• a type of plant

• a type of animal

• a type of food

The significance of the Blarney Stone is:

• It is believed to grant the gift of eloquence.

• It is a symbol of Irish independence.

• It marks the geographical center of Ireland.

• It is a famous site for traditional Irish music.

True or False: St. Patrick was born in the fifth century.

• True

• False

True or False: Leprechauns are thought to be shoemakers for other fairies.

• True

• False

What does 'blarney' mean according to the text?

What is St. Patrick well-known for according to legend?

• Driving the snakes out of Ireland

• Inventing the shamrock shake

• Being the first Irish king

• Discovering America

On St. Patrick's Day, people traditionally:

• wear green clothing

• exchange gifts

• light fireworks

• decorate Christmas trees