IRISH HISTORY
Why is St. Patricks day celebrated on March 17th?
A- The day St. Patrick died
B- The day he is born
C- The first day of lent
D- None of the above
This is 3 leafed plant is a symbol of Ireland and was used to explain the Holy Trinity?
A- Cosmos
B- Daisy
C- Shamrock
D- Dandelion
This Irish drink made from barley is often enjoyed on St. Patricks day
A- Coors
B- Guinness
C- Pilsner
D- Rickards
How long does a St. Patrick Day celebration last in Ireland?
A- 1 week
B- 2 Days
C- 4 Days
D- 10 Days
What famous Irish author wrote "Ulysses" a landmark novel in modernist literature
A- Nora Roberts
B- Shakespeare
C- JK Rolling
D- James Joyce
What demographic group was largely responsible for shifting St. Patricks day from a religious observation to a non religious one?
A- British Immigrants
B- Irish Immigrants
C- Scottish Immigrants
D- South African Immigrants
What mythological creature is said to be apart of St. Patricks day and Irish Culture
A- Unicorn
B- Lochness Monster
C- Leprechaun
D- Ogopogo
What is considered a traditional St. Patrick's Day dish?
A- Perogies and sausage
B-Cabbage and corned beef
C- Bannock and stew
D- Pad Thai
What instrument is associated and played in Ireland and on St. Patrick's Day?
A- Flute
B- Trombone
C- Bag pipes
D- Piano
Who wrote "The Second Coming" and awarded the Nobel prize in Literature in 1923?
A- Shakespeare
B- W.B Yeats
C- Shel Silverstein
D- None of the Above
The Irish Rebellion of 1916, also known as this, was a turning point in Irelands fight for independence
A- Louie Riel Rebellion
B- Easter Rising
C- Battle of the Atlantic
D- Cold War
What colors are on the Irish flag
A- Red, Green, Blue
B- Red, White
C- Orange, green, white
D- Orange, purple, green
What did the term "green beer" refer to in the past?
A- Old, aged beer
B- Green color dyed beer
C- Young, underaged beer
D- Moldy beer
What happens if you do not wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
B- You have bad luck for the next year
C- You get pinched
D- None of the above
What song is traditionally played on the bag pipes on St.Patricks Day?
A- Amazing Grace
B- Scotland the Brave
C- Danny Boy
D- Tennessee Waltz
According to Irish Lore, what creature did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
B- Unicorn
C- Snakes
D-Mice
What does the green color stand for?
A- Hope
B- Purity
C- Sympathy
D- Luck
This is a type of bread often served with Irish stews.
A- Bannock
B- Soda bread
C- Garlic knots
D- None of the above
What do people go hunting for on St. Patrick's Day?
A- Three leaf clovers
B- Leprechauns
C- Gold
D- Beer
Finish the sentence from Danny Boy--
"Oh Danny Boy, the ____, the ___ are calling"
A- "Oh Danny Boy, the phones, the phones are calling"
B- "Oh Danny Boy, the trumpets, the trumpets are calling"
C- "Oh Danny Boy, the birds, the birds are calling"
D- "Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling"
Where and when was the first St.Patricks parade ever recorded?
A- Ireland, 1789
B- Florida,1928
C- Florida, 1601
D- British Columbia, 1899
This famous Irish structure is a large stone tower that was built in 6th century still stands today
A- Ceasars Palace
B- Rock of Cashel
C- Stonehenge
D- Callanish Stone
What is the most popular element in Irish cuisines?
A- Potato
B- Sweet potato
C- Turnip
D- Spaghetti squash
What two colors were traditionally worn on St. Patrick's Day?
A- Blue and Green
B- Blue and purple
C- Green and Gold
D- Green and Silver
Finish the lyrics---
"One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain, the third is the ......"
A- "One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain, the third is the rainbows seen far away"
B- "One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain, the third is the roses that grow in the lane"
C- "One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain, the third is the horses galloping away"
D- "One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain, the third is the leprechaun that got away"