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WorksheetsMardi Gras
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which US state was first to celebrate Mardi Gras?
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Texas
What is the meaning of the official Mardi Gras greeting?
Nice to meet you
Hey, how are you
Let's party
Let the good times roll
What year was the first official Mardi Gras parade?
1873
1837
1858
1864
What is the purpose of Mardi Gras?
In anticipation of the fasting for Lent
Party as hard as you can
Hide behind your mask
Wear your most elaborate bed necklace
In relation to the calendar what holiday is Mardi Gras 46 days before
Christmas
Halloween
Catholic's Day
Easter
What event is Mardi Gras the conclusion of?
Lent
Fasting
Festival
Carnival
What day of the week is Mardi Gras?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Depends on the year
What are the official colors of Mardi Gras? (Choose all that apply)
Blue
Green
Gold
Purple
What object is hidden in the King cake?
Plastic Jesus on the cross
Plastic baby
Gold
Money
What happens to the person that finds the hidden object in the king cake?
They are king/queen of the day
They choke and die
Get lots of money
Season tickets to the Saint's games
Traditional foods of Mardi Gras? (Choose all that apply)
Gumbo
Crepe
King cake
Pancakes
What does the root carna- mean
Meat
Festival
Party
What is the only meat that Catholics can eat during Lent
Beef
Pork
Fish
Chicken
Why was Mardi Gras not celebrated in Louisiana from 1800-1812?
Smallpox epidemic
Major war
Terrorist attack
Spain controlled Louisiana
What do you call the person in charge of the Carnival Club
Captain
Crewe
King/Queen
Chief
