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St Patrick's Day Party Quiz

I thought it might be fun to create a St. Patrick's Day quiz for March! May the 'Luck of the Irish' be with you! Please do not forget to rate my quiz! Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by amyrn007. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
amyrn007

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,407

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
3767

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which of these countries is St. Patrick's Day a national holiday? Hint

Scotland

Poland

USA

Ireland

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Question 2 of 10

2. The official color accepted for St. Patrick's Day is _______. Hint

blue

yellow

red

green

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Question 3 of 10

3. The official symbol for St. Patrick's Day is what plant? Hint

rose

maple leaf

shamrock

violet

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Question 4 of 10

4. While the first recorded St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in New York City, this city held the first official U.S. parade. Hint

Columbus

Boston

Utica

Philadelphia

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Question 5 of 10

5. James O'Mara, a member of the United Kingdom Parliament, suggested St. Patrick's Day become a public holiday. This official act was known as ______. Hint

St Paddy Act of 1922

Wearing of the Green Act 1915

Ireland Party Time Act 1888

Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903

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Question 6 of 10

6. St Patrick's Day celebrations are for those of Irish descent only.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which month do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Hint

May

February

March

April

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is a famous Irish dry stout? Hint

Little Kings

Michelob

Guinness

Budweiser

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is a popular phrase during St. Patrick's Day in the USA? Hint

Luck of the Scottish

Kiss me, I'm Irish

Lucky Charms is magically delicious

The Blarney pebble

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Question 10 of 10

10. A well-known mascot for St. Patrick's Day is the _______. Hint

elf

leprechaun

goblin

witch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which of these countries is St. Patrick's Day a national holiday?

Answer: Ireland

Ireland's national holiday not only pays homage to Saint Patrick, but also Irish cultural influences throughout the world.

2. The official color accepted for St. Patrick's Day is _______.

Answer: green

The official color changed from blue to green, in the mid 18th century. By wearing the shamrock, or the 'wearing of the green', green was thought to represent Ireland and its peoples.

3. The official symbol for St. Patrick's Day is what plant?

Answer: shamrock

The three-leafed shamrock, worn by Saint Patrick, was a way to explain the Holy Trinity to the Pre-Christian Irish.
The shamrock is as an emblem on flags and many sports teams.
U.S. McDonald's restaurants also serve a mint flavored shake, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

4. While the first recorded St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in New York City, this city held the first official U.S. parade.

Answer: Boston

The Charitable Irish Society, of Boston, held the first organized St. Patrick's Day parade in 1761.
The first recorded St. Patrick's Day was in New York City, March 18, 1762.

5. James O'Mara, a member of the United Kingdom Parliament, suggested St. Patrick's Day become a public holiday. This official act was known as ______.

Answer: Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903

O'Mara also introduced an act to close pubs on March 17 and repealed only once in the 1970s.

6. St Patrick's Day celebrations are for those of Irish descent only.

Answer: False

While many are proud of their Irish heritage, there are those who have no Irish heritage in their ancestry. Nevertheless, St. Patrick's Day is a day when everyone can claim they have a little Irish blood running through their veins.

7. In which month do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Answer: March

St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on March 17, which is honor of Saint Patrick's death, March 17, 461.
St Patrick's Day celebrations, are occasionally postponed until Monday, due the holiday occurring on a Sunday.

8. Which of these is a famous Irish dry stout?

Answer: Guinness

Many Irish alcoholic beverages flow at the St. Patrick's Day festivities: Baileys Irish Cream, Murphy's, Harp's, Smithwick's, Jameson's, Kilbeggan's and many more!

9. Which of these is a popular phrase during St. Patrick's Day in the USA?

Answer: Kiss me, I'm Irish

I can say the Irish kisses are definitely flowing on St. Patrick's Day.

10. A well-known mascot for St. Patrick's Day is the _______.

Answer: leprechaun

Although the leprechaun has little to do with St. Patrick's Day, this little guy has become a popular icon for the celebrations!

Have a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day!

Source: Author amyrn007

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