Question 1

Who was Saint Patrick?

Accepted Answer

Christian missionary and patron saint of Ireland

Answer

Patron saint and founder of Ireland

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Famous Irish explorer

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Irish Bishop

Question 2

Why did Saint Patrick first go to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

He was kidnapped as a slave

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He was ship wrecked

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On a mission trip

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On vacation

Question 3

Which religion did St. Patrick bring back to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Answer

Sikhism

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 4

On average, how long is a St. Patrick's Day parade?

Accepted Answer

2.1 miles

Answer

8 miles

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1.3 miles

Answer

5 miles

Question 5

During the last 100 years, how many babies in the USA have been named 'Patrick'?

Accepted Answer

650,000

Answer

120,000

Answer

340,000

Answer

510,000

Question 6

What percentage of people say they celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the following ways?

Question 7

34.7 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestory, how does that compare to the population of Ireland?

Accepted Answer

More than 7x the population of Ireland

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Over 5x the population of Ireland

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Double the population of Ireland

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Half the population of Ireland

Question 8

Name this Celtic symbol:
Hint: Starts with an 'S'.

Accepted Answer

shamrock

Question 9

Which of these foods are traditionally eaten when celebrating St. Patrick's day?

Accepted Answer

Corned beef, soda bread and cabbage

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Fresh fish, boiled potatoes and pavlova

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Turkey, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie

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Butternut squash, sourdough bread and cookies

Question 10

Blue was originally the color associated with St. Patrick's Day./

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

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