All about March
What is the birthstone of March?
A. Aquamarine
B. Diamond
C. Emerald
A. Aquamarine
Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron saint?
Ireland
What is the main spring allergy trigger?
Pollen
1. Which artist was known for her self-portraits and depiction of Mexican folk culture?
Mark Twain’s beloved characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn reside in which state?
a) Alabama
b) Missouri
c) Mississippi
d) Tennessee
b) Missouri
What is the official birth flower of March?
A. Rose
B. Carnation
C. Daffodils
C. Daffodils
Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17?
It’s the day Saint Patrick died in 461 CE.
Which activist co-founded and presided over the National Woman Suffrage Association?
In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, protagonist Holden Caulfield worries about how this animal survives the winter in New York.
a) Ducks
b) Pigeons
c) Cats
d) Squirrels
a) Ducks
What are the two zodiac signs for March birthdays?
A. Leo and Pisces
B. Sagittarius and Scorpio
C. Pisces and Aries
C. Pisces and Aries
This color is associated with Ireland.
Green
In which country do cherry blossom trees signify the beginning of spring?
Which disability and women’s rights activist was known for being the first deaf-blind person to write a book and earn a Bachelor’s Degree?
How many acts are in Romeo and Juliet?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
d) Five
March is the start of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. What season does March usher in if you're in the Southern Hemisphere?
Fall
A shamrock has this number of leaves
3
its associated with ST. Patrick and the Holy Trinity
Who is the Greek goddess of Spring and nature?
Jane Austen’s most famous novels include Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, and _____.
In what classic work of children's literature do the characters Mike, Veruca, Violet, Augustus, and Charlie get a tour of a confectionery manufacturing facility?
A. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
B. Matilda
C. Alice in wonderland
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
What astronomical event marks the first day of spring?
The vernal or spring equinox
According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
A. Rats
B. Snakes
C. Rabbits
B. Snakes
Which major Jewish holiday occurs during Spring?
Rosa Parks’ activism led to which key moment in the Civil Rights Movement?
True or False: “Agatha Christie” is a pen name.
a) True
b) False
b) False
In the spring, do we gain or lose an hour for daylight saving time?
lose an hour
Where and when was the first St. Patrick’s Day parade ever recorded?
A. St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601.
B. Phoenix, Arizona, in 1630.
C. Seattle, Washington, in 1612
A. St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601.
What are the 40 days and nights before Easter known as in Christianity?
Which soldier fought in the American Revolutionary War disguised as a man?
In Charles Dickens’s Oliver Twist, what food does Oliver famously ask for more of when he says: “Please, Sir, I want some more”?
a) Bread
b) Soup
c) Cheese
d) Gruel
d) Gruel
What famous children's author was born on the 2nd day of March?
A. Dr. Seuss
B. Shel Silverstein
C. Roald Dahl
A. Dr. Seuss
Keep a close eye on this mischievous little man dressed in green, and he might
reveal where he keeps his treasure.
leprechaun
When is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere in 2026?
A. March 20th
B. March 24th
C. March 18th
A. March 20th
Who wrote the classic gothic novel, Frankenstein?
What 1897 novel sees Abraham Van Helsing chasing down the title character in his namesake castle in modern-day Romania?
A. Frankenstein
B. Dracula
C. Nosferratu
B. Dracula
What famous Roman ruler was assassinated on the Ides of March?
A. Antoninus Pius
B. Julius Caesar
C. Tiberius Caesar Augustus
B. Julius Caesar
What popular theater show featured Michael Flatley and Jean Butler step-dancing to traditional Irish music?
Riverdance
Which flower is often associated with spring and comes in many colors like red, yellow, and pink?
Tulips
Which abolitionist was known as ‘Moses’ in the Underground Railroad?
Sojourner Truth
Elizabeth Freeman
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman
The character of Hamlet was the ruler of which country?
a) Denmark
b) Scotland
c) Sweden
d) England
a) Denmark
Which extraordinary scientist, responsible for the theory of relativity, was born in March?
A. Isaac Newton
B. Galileo Galilei
C. Albert Einstein
C. Albert Einstein
St. Patrick was born here.
Britain
What weather event happens when warm and cold air meet and often occurs in spring?
Thunderstorms
Madam C.J Walker is known as the first self-made Black female millionaire. What products led to her success?
Literally the study of whales, "Cetology" is the title of the 32nd chapter of what lengthy American novel?
Moby Dick
Which famous inventor, responsible for the creation of the telephone, was born in March?
Alexander Graham Bell
On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music?
Bagpipes
What do we call it when clocks “spring forward” one hour in March?
Daylight savings time
Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?
Ella Fitzgerald
Aretha Franklin
Joni Mitchell
Aretha Franklin
In 1994, Bill Gates paid over $30 million for “The Codex Leicester”—a very, very, very old collection of scientific writings by what artist who was more well-known for a painting of a woman he did, but was actually quite a skilled anatomical sketch artist?
A. Leonardo DaVinci
B. Michelangelo
C. Rafael
A. Leonardo DaVinchi