WorksheetsInternational Mardi Gras Celebration Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does "Mardi Gras" mean?
Ash Wednesday
Good Friday
Fat Tuesday
Shrove Monday
The first North American Mardi Gras was celebrated in which state?
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Texas
Which is not a traditional Mardi Gras color?
Purple
Green
Gold
Silver
In Mardi Gras tradition, what does Gold symbolize?
Harmony
A New Beginning
Happiness
Power
In Mardi Gras tradition, what does Green symbolize?
Faith
The Land
Luck
Serenity
In Mardi Gras tradition, what does Purple symbolize?
God
Justice
Family
Hospitality
A _____ is a group of people who organize a parade during Mardi Gras.
Squad
Krewe
Band
Troop
King Cakes are baked with a tiny baby figurine on the inside. Whomever finds the toy, as tradition holds, must what?
Bring next year's King Cake.
Lead the Rosary prayer on Ash Wednesday.
Be crowned "King" for the day.
Be deemed a "godparent" of the baby, and sponsor a Tamalada celebration.
Mardi Gras became the celebration we know today because of a secret society known as the Mistik Krewe of Comus.
True
False
It is illegal to wear a mask in Louisiana except on Mardi Gras, and must be taken off by 6pm on Mardi Gras.
True
False
A man dressed as whom was credited with popularizing throwing beads during Mardi Gras?
Batman
Mickey Mouse
Santa Claus
The Easter Bunny
What three states recognize Fat Tuesday as a holiday? (Multi-select)
Lousiana
Florida
Texas
Alabama
What is Mardi Gras called in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada?
Absolved Tuesday
Redeemed Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday
Purged Tuesday
What is the most popular Mardi Gras saying?
Laissez les bon temps rouler.
Ça c’est bon.
Pauvre ti bête.
Lache pas la patate.
Mardi Gras beads used to be made of what material?
Popcorn
Cotton Balls
Jelly Beans
Glass
What is the most popular food for Shrove Tuesday?
Doughnuts
Waffles
Chocolate Bars
Pancakes
What is the traditional phrase used to request beads during Mardi Gras?
Joie de vivre, cocodril!
Throw me something, mister!
Later, alligator!
Allons, cher!
"Carnival" comes from the Latin phrase "Carne Vale," which means Farewell to Meat.
True
False
Which Italian city is famous for its carnival celebrations?
Como
Lucca
Venice
Pompeii
Ivrea, Italy, marks Mardi Gras celebrations with a battle of which famous fruit?
Lemons
Peaches
Oranges
Grapes
Special coins thrown during Mardi Gras parades are called what?
Crowns
Doubloons
Florins
Laurels
