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WorksheetsMardi Gras
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 18mins
What pastry contains a plastic doll?
beignets
Carnavale croissant
Gateau Gras
King Cake
What is the name of the clubs in New Orleans that sponsor the parade floats?
dens
krewes
doubloons
Club Rex
What does "Laissez les bons temps rouler" mean?
Let the party go on!
Let the fun begin!
Let the parade start!
Let the good times roll!
What does the Mardi Gras color gold represent?
power
faith
justice
equality
What does the Mardi Gras color purple represent?
power
faith
justice
equality
Mardi Gras is also known as
Share Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday
Ash Tuesday
All You Can Eat Tuesday
Mardi Gras was originally a Christian tradition associated with the ______ church.
Protestant
Methodist
Catholic
Anglican
In which of these cities are beads thrown to the crowd during carnivals?
Nice, France
New Orleans, USA
Binche, Belgium
Which of these cities in Canada is known for Mardi Gras celebrations?
Ottawa
Calgary
Québec
Which US state was first to celebrate Mardi Gras?
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Texas
What does the root carna- mean
Meat
Festival
Party
In part, Mardi Gras began as a way to indulge before Lent, a period of reflection and sacrifice.
True
False
Mardi Gras typically includes elaborate parades, balls, and parties.
True
False
During a traditional year, people on Mardi Gras floats usually throw out prizes like beads and doubloons.
True
False
