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Mardi Gras

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "Mardi Gras" mean in French?

a)

Let's party

b)

Fat Tuesday

c)

Carnival time

d)

Farewell to flesh

2.

What pastry contains a plastic doll?

a)

beignets

b)

Carnavale croissant

c)

Gateau Gras

d)

King Cake

3.
What happens if your slice of king cake has a baby inside?
a)
You bring the king cake next time
b)
You have good luck all year
c)
You have to throw away your cake
d)
You get to wear a mask
4.
Why are these people raising their hands?
a)
They are afraid something will fall on them
b)
They want to catch prizes at a parade
c)
They want to answer a question
d)
They are doing the wave
5.
What is a parade float?
a)
A decorated truck
b)
A tasty treat
c)
A fancy party
d)
A Mardi Gras costume
6.
Why is this person throwing beads?
a)
She doesn't want them any more
b)
She is giving them away as a prize
c)
She is throwing them back to their owner
d)
She wants to trade them
7.
Which is NOT a reason she is wearing a mask?
a)
A mask is a part of her costume
b)
She doesn't want you to know who she is
c)
It protects her face
d)
It is fun to play pretend
8.

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

9.

what food is served mostly at mardi gras?

a)

craw fish boil

b)

fish sticks

c)

chicken

10.
Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in what language?
a)
French
b)
English
c)
Latin
d)
Spanish
11.
What US city is best  known for its Fat Tuesday celebrations?
a)
New York
b)
Los Angeles
c)
Chicago
d)
New Orleans