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Valentine’s Day

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There is only one St. Valentine

a)

True

b)

False

2.

St. Valentine’s legend emphasizes him as a _________

a)

Doctor

b)

Romantic

c)

Leader

d)

Hero

3.

Some believe St. Valentine’s Day is in the middle of February to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of ___________

a)

Christmas

b)

Easter

c)

Lupercalia

d)

Liberalia

4.

Who declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day in the seventh century?

a)

George Washington

b)

Pope Gelasius

c)

Queen Mary II

d)

King Tut

5.

Written Valentine’s were popular as far back as the _______ _____

a)

first century

b)

renaissance period

c)

middle ages

d)

Roman Empire

6.

Valentine’s Day is only celebrated in the United States

a)

True

b)

False

7.

During which time period did American’s begin exchanging hand-made valentines?

a)

1700s

b)

1900s

c)

2010s

d)

1300s

8.

Who was St. Valentine?

a)

A merchant who sold hand-made scarves to adults.

b)

A priest who married people against the will of the Emperor Claudius II.

c)

A carpenter who made wooden hearts

d)

A musician who performed for orphans

9.

What is the most recognized Valentine’s Day shape?

a)

Circle

b)

Cross

c)

Star

d)

Heart

10.

Why were men not allowed to get married in the third century?

a)

They did not want to get married

b)

They were to sick

c)

The Emperor believed that single men made better soldiers.

d)

They did not know what marriage was.

11.

What was the closing used by St. Valentine in his letters?

a)

“With love”

b)

“Yours truly”

c)

Your Valentine”

d)

”Best wishes”

12.

The number of cards sold each year for Valentine’s Day ranks second only to which holiday?

a)

Easter

b)

July 4th

c)

Christmas

d)

Mother’s Day

13.

Who is known as the Greek god of mischief?

a)

Zeus

b)

Hercules

c)

Pollux

d)

Cupid

14.

What does the word “cupido” mean?

a)

Love

b)

Hate

c)

Desire

d)

Faith

15.

Cupid often went around striking gods and humans with his _______________ to make them fall in love.

a)

Bow and arrow

b)

Sword

c)

Club

d)

Feather

16.

Was Valentine’s Day always about celebrating love?

a)

No

b)

Yes

17.

The first Valentine was written from a

a)

House

b)

Church

c)

Prison

d)

School

18.

Why was February 14th chosen as the day to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

a)

It is during winter

b)

It is thought to be the start of birds’ mating season

c)

it reminds everyone of love

d)

it is the second month of the year

19.

Legend says that St. Valentine fell in love with someone while in prison, who did he fall in love with?

a)

Another prisoner

b)

The jailor’s daughter

c)

His wife

d)

The prison guard

20.

What is a common gift for Valentine’s Day?

a)

Flowers

b)

Gift card

c)

Money

d)

Shoes