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St Patrick

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When is St Patrick’s Day celebrated ?

a)
March 15th
b)
April 1st
c)
February 29th
d)
March 17th
2.

Why is St Patrick’s Day on March 17th ?

a)
It is the first day of spring
b)
It is a national holiday in Ireland
c)
It is the anniversary of his birth
d)
It is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick.
3.

In what country was St Patrick born ?

a)
Ireland
b)
Scotland
c)
Britain
d)
France
4.

What dangerous animals St Patrick shooed away (chasser) from Ireland ?

a)
Snakes
b)
Wolves
c)
Scorpions
d)
Crocodiles
5.

What colour is the Irish flag ?

a)
Green, White, Orange
b)
Red
c)
Blue
d)
Yellow
6.

What is the synonyme for « shamrock » ?

a)
flower
b)
petal
c)
blossom
d)
clover
7.

What is « Gaelic » ?

a)

French

b)

Scottish

c)

Irish

d)

Welsh

8.

Where was the first parade in the USA ?

a)

Florida

b)

California

c)

Massachussets

d)

Ohio

9.

What was the name of the Famine which led the Irish people to go to the USA ?

a)
Famine of 1845
b)
Irish Hunger
c)
Great Famine or Irish Potato Famine
d)

Fries Famine

10.

What is the percentage of American people with Irish ancestors ?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

20%

11.

What is the English for « arc-en-ciel » ?

(a)  

12.

What is a Shepherd’s Pie ?

a)
Shepherd's Pie is a sweet dessert made with fruit filling and pastry crust.
b)
Shepherd's Pie is a type of sandwich made with grilled meat and vegetables.
c)
Shepherd's Pie is a savory pie made with minced meat and mashed potatoes.
d)
Shepherd's Pie is a type of pasta dish with tomato sauce and cheese.
13.

What happens if you do not wear green on St Patrick’s Day ?

a)
You may get pinched.
b)
You will turn into a leprechaun.
c)
You will be banned from Ireland.
d)
You will be cursed with bad luck.