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Mardi Gras

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which US state was first to celebrate Mardi Gras?

a)

Louisiana

b)

Mississippi

c)

Alabama

d)

Texas

2.

What is the meaning of the official Mardi Gras greeting?

a)

Nice to meet you

b)

Hey, how are you

c)

Let's party

d)

Let the good times roll

3.

What year was the first official Mardi Gras parade?

a)

1873

b)

1837

c)

1858

d)

1864

4.

What is the purpose of Mardi Gras?

a)

In anticipation of the fasting for Lent

b)

Party as hard as you can

c)

Hide behind your mask

d)

Wear your most elaborate bed necklace

5.

In relation to the calendar what holiday is Mardi Gras 46 days before

a)

Christmas

b)

Halloween

c)

Catholic's Day

d)

Easter

6.

What event is Mardi Gras the conclusion of?

a)

Lent

b)

Fasting

c)

Festival

d)

Carnival

7.

What day of the week is Mardi Gras?

a)

Monday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Wednesday

d)

Depends on the year

8.

What are the official colors of Mardi Gras? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Gold

d)

Purple

9.

What object is hidden in the King cake?

a)

Plastic Jesus on the cross

b)

Plastic baby

c)

Gold

d)

Money

10.

What happens to the person that finds the hidden object in the king cake?

a)

They are king/queen of the day

b)

They choke and die

c)

Get lots of money

d)

Season tickets to the Saint's games

11.

Traditional foods of Mardi Gras? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Gumbo

b)

Crepe

c)

King cake

d)

Pancakes

12.

What does the root carna- mean

a)

Meat

b)

Festival

c)

Party

13.

What is the only meat that Catholics can eat during Lent

a)

Beef

b)

Pork

c)

Fish

d)

Chicken

14.

Why was Mardi Gras not celebrated in Louisiana from 1800-1812?

a)

Smallpox epidemic

b)

Major war

c)

Terrorist attack

d)

Spain controlled Louisiana

15.

What do you call the person in charge of the Carnival Club

a)

Captain

b)

Crewe

c)

King/Queen

d)

Chief