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St. Patrick's Day and Other Random Trivia
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1
How many Americans claim Irish descent?
35-40 million
1-5 million
20-25 million
70-75 million
2
What would I be if I wasn't a teacher?
Counselor/Social Worker
Arachaeologist
Meterologist
Financial Manager
3
What foods do Americans traditionally enjoy on St. Patrick's Day?
Green eggs and ham
Corned beef and cabbage
Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Lucky Charms cereal
4
Boston has a large Irish immigrant population. What year was the first "Southie" parade?
1901
1737
1864
1918
5
Why is the color green associated with St. Patrick's Day?
It symbolizes the green hills for which Ireland is known
It was the color of St. Patrick's robes
It is a symbol of Irish rebellion against the British crown
It is a nod toward the color green in the Irish flag
6
In what grade did Ms. VK decide that she wanted to be a teacher?
12th Grade
7th Grade
9th grade
3rd Grade
7
What does the shamrock symbolize?
The country's vast gardens
The three houses of parliament in Ireland
The Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
St. Patrick's love of nature
8
According to folklore, what is the occupation of a leprechaun?
Street sweeper
Porter (gatekeeper)
Blacksmith
Cobbler (shoe repairman)
9
St. Patrick is credited with driving what animal out of Ireland?
Giraffes
Snakes
Penguins
Bears
10
What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
You get blue (sad)
It will cause a quarrel with a friend
You have seven years of bad luck
You get pinched!
11
Which American city dyes its river green for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration?
Richmond, VA
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
St. Louis, MO
12
Which of the following is a type of Irish dance?
Ballroom
Swing
Ballet
Jig
13
What grade did Ms. VK always dream of teaching?
8th Grade
1st Grade
3rd Grade
6th Grade
14
What does the gaelic phrase
Erin go Bragh
translate to?
Ireland Forever
A hundred thousand welcomes
Live long and Prosper
Good luck to you
15
What were my favorite years of school?
High School
College
Middle School
Elementary School
16
Why is St. Patrick's Day always celebrated on March 17
th
?
It was the day St. Patrick was born
It was a day choosen randomly by the Irish government
Because 17 is a lucky number in the Irish culture
It was the day St. Patrick died
17
Where did I go to college?
Western Michigan University
Michigan State university
Lake Michigan College
University of Michigan
18
How many years has New York City held an annual St. Patrick's Day Parade?
255 years
96 years
100 years
20 years
19
For how long has Ireland observed St. Patrick's Day as a religious holiday?
Over 500 years
Over 100 years
Over 10 years
Over 1,000 years
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What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin
Galway
Belfast
Kilkenny
