Vocabulary
When the people would not stop talking during the movie, the audacious woman stood up and told them to, "Please be quiet!"
What does the word audacious mean?
Bold and confident
You run into a friend who tells you he is desperate to find the end of a rainbow! You can infer that...
A. Your friend loves nature
B. Your friend is trying to find a pot of gold
C. Your friend loves Lucky Charms
B. Your friend is trying to find a pot of gold (but they are not going to find one at the end of a rainbow!)
Why are there so many Irish people with last names that start with "O"? (e.g., "O'Reilly")
"O" means "grandson of"
If it weren't for Saint Patrick, Ireland would be overrun with snakes!
False: Ireland has never been known as a place to have snakes.
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March 17th is Saint Patrick's Day
What does the word abundance mean?
A very large quantity of something.
Your friend tells you about a trip they took to Ireland, where they saw snakes everywhere they went! From this information, you can infer that...
A. Your friend is probably not telling the full truth
B. Your friend loves snakes
C. Your friend is scared of snakes
A. Your friend is probably not telling the full truth... There are no snakes in Ireland (except for in zoos!)
Why are there so many Irish people with last names that start with "Mc"? (e.g., "McCauley")
Kissing the Blarney stone is said to help you become a better reader and can give you more energy throughout the day
False: Legend has it that it helps people overcome shyness
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Ireland never had any snakes
Believe it or not, Saint Patrick was not a factor in making Ireland green!
What does the word factor mean?
An influence
Dan plans to kiss the Blarney Stone to help him become a good public speaker. From this information, you can infer that he will visit the Blarney Stone to:
A. Learn more about Saint Patrick's Day
B. To overcome shyness
C. Become better at rock climbing
B. To overcome shyness
Why is there a circle in the center of a Celtic cross?
A. It represents the sun
B. It represents strength
C. It represents honesty
A. It represents the sun
Irish soda bread does not have yeast
True! So, if you are allergic to yeast, you can enjoy this delicious food without worry!
Green stands for hope and nature
Since he lived so long ago, it's hard to verify when exactly Saint Patrick lived.
What does the word verify mean?
To make sure something is true
You are visiting Chicago, and you realize something disturbing: The entire Chicago River is green! What month are you likely in Chicago?
A. June
B. August
C. March
March... For Saint Patrick's Day!
Why do you think the first Saint Patrick's Day Parade took place in Boston, Massachusetts?
A. Boston is the home of Saint Patrick
B. Boston has the best weather in March
C. There are many Irish people that live in Massachusetts
C. There are many Irish people that live in Massachusetts
Lake Ontario and Lake Superior are dyed green on Saint Patrick's Day and Red on Valentine's Day. They have been doing this since 1789.
False: The Chicago River and the San Antonio River are dyed green every year for Saint Patrick's Day!
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The wren is the King of Birds (In Ireland anyway!)
When my friend started talking about Saint Patrick, and how he removed snakes from Ireland, I interjected that Ireland never had snakes!
What does the word interjected mean?
To interrupt
If a person who is allergic to yeast eats Irish soda bread, you can infer that:
A. They will get a major stomach ache
B. They will experience trouble breathing
C. They will be fine
C. They will be fine... Irish soda bread does not have yeast!
Why is it a bad thing to follow Irish "tradition," when someone does not wear green on Saint Patrick's Day?
It's not nice to pinch people!
Muckanaghederdauhaulia is an imaginary Irish world that is home to dragons and elves.
False: This is a real town in Ireland (and has an insanely long name!)
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Saint Patrick wasn't Irish