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St. Patrick's Day Trivia Quiz

A little quiz on St. Patrick's Day.

A multiple-choice quiz by Charmed4Life15. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Charmed4Life15

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,523

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4558

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: PremierRed (8/10), Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

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1. Leprechauns are often associated with Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. What do you call the stick leprechauns carry? Hint

Pole

Crutch

Shillelagh

Brace

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2. What does a shamrock look like? Hint

A stem with three or four leaves

A star

A cross with flowers

A stem with one leaf

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3. What color do you see a lot of on St. Patrick's Day? Hint

Gray

White

Green

Purple

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4. St. Patrick's Day is the national day of Ireland. What three colors make up the Irish flag? Hint

Green, White, Orange

Red, White, Blue

Green, White, Red

Purple, Lime Green, Pink

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5. Was St. Patrick really a saint?

Yes

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6. Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th? Hint

It's when Jesus died.

It's when Jesus was born.

It's when St. Patrick was born.

It's when St. Patrick died.

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7. What is meant to be at the end of a leprechaun rainbow? Hint

Pot of gold

A house

Socks

Nothing

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8. What type of tree do leprechauns supposedly live in? Hint

Laurel

Hawthorn

Oak

Maple

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9. What is a traditional meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day? Hint

Chicken and Rice

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Bread and Barley

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10. Which of these choices is an Irish dance? Hint

Slide

Boogy

Jig

Swing

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Sep 15 2023 : PremierRed: 8/10
Sep 10 2023 : Guest 172: 10/10
Aug 08 2023 : Guest 73: 9/10
Aug 06 2023 : Guest 172: 9/10
Aug 04 2023 : Guest 73: 4/10
Jul 28 2023 : Guest 73: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Leprechauns are often associated with Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. What do you call the stick leprechauns carry?

Answer: Shillelagh

The leprechauns use the shillelagh to gain access to their rainbow. The stick is crooked and made of wood.

2. What does a shamrock look like?

Answer: A stem with three or four leaves

A shamrock is a green plant with, most of the time, three leaves. Sometimes people find shamrocks with four leaves. They are said to bring you good luck!

3. What color do you see a lot of on St. Patrick's Day?

Answer: Green

Green is used very much on St. Patrick's Day. It is one of the colors on the Irish flag.

4. St. Patrick's Day is the national day of Ireland. What three colors make up the Irish flag?

Answer: Green, White, Orange

The Irish flag is sometimes mistaken to be the Italian flag. The Italian flag has the colors green, white, and red.

5. Was St. Patrick really a saint?

Answer: Yes

He was a Catholic saint and is the patron saint of Ireland. He is often depicted dressed in all green and holding a shamrock.

6. Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th?

Answer: It's when St. Patrick died.

St. Patrick died on March 17th, 461. We celebrate Jesus's birth at Christmas time.

7. What is meant to be at the end of a leprechaun rainbow?

Answer: Pot of gold

At the end of every rainbow there is a pot of gold. If you know your Lucky Charms cereal that would have been easy. Leprechauns guard their pot of gold very fiercely!

8. What type of tree do leprechauns supposedly live in?

Answer: Hawthorn

The Irish would dance around hawthorn trees and hope to catch a leprechaun coming out for good luck. Leprechauns are good luck... if you can catch one!

9. What is a traditional meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day?

Answer: Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned beef and cabbage is traditionally eaten on St. Patrick's Day. All it is a type of beef, cooked cabbage and other vegetables.

10. Which of these choices is an Irish dance?

Answer: Jig

Irish jigs are upbeat songs that the Irish sing and dance to. They are played with whistles and other instruments.

Source: Author Charmed4Life15

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