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Mardi Gras

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what is a king cake?

a)

a cinnamon like pastry that is served at mardi gras

b)

ice cream

c)

a type of shoe

d)

a king

2.

what food is served mostly at mardi gras?

a)

craw fish boil

b)

fish sticks

c)

chicken

3.

why is mardi gras celebrated?

a)

it is the day before ash wednesday that leads up to easter

b)

to celebrate chicken

c)

to have fun

d)

to eat alot of food

4.

Which US state was first to celebrate Mardi Gras?

a)

Louisiana

b)

Mississippi

c)

Alabama

d)

Texas

5.

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

6.

What year was the first official Mardi Gras parade?

a)

1873

b)

1837

c)

1858

d)

1864

7.

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

8.

What event is Mardi Gras the conclusion of?

a)

Lent

b)

Fasting

c)

Festival

d)

Carnival

9.

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

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Gold

d)

Purple

10.

What object is hidden in the King cake?

a)

Plastic Jesus on the cross

b)

Plastic baby

c)

Gold

d)

Money