St. Patrick's Day quiz

1. True or False: St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, for whom the holiday is named, was born in Ireland?

• A. True

• B. False

2. In what year did the U.S. hold its first celebration of St. Patrick’s Day as a Catholic holiday?

• A. 1737

• B. 1799

• C. 1837

• D. 1902

3. True or False: The first official New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in 1762?

• A. True

• B. False

4. Which of the following is considered the traditional Irish meal to have on St. Patrick’s Day?

• A. Brittingham’s Irish stew

• B. Dijon-glazed Corned Beef

• C. Irish Bacon and Cabbage

• D. Lamb and Leek Pie

5. The city of Chicago dyes its river green to celebrate. What year did this tradition begin?

• A. 1959

• B. 1962

• C. 1968

• D. 1972

6. The shamrock, a symbol of Ireland, has how many clovers?

• A. 2

• B. 3

• C. 4

• D. 5

7. How did St. Patrick, according to legend, make all the snakes disappear from Ireland?

• A. Killing them

• B. Flooding the country

• C. Burning the country

• D. Pounding drums

8. According to Irish legend, you must do what to the Blarney Stone to gain the gift of gab?

• A. Rub it

• B. Stare at it for five minutes

• C. Take a piece home with you

• D. Kiss it

9. Where was St. Patrick's Day first celebrated in America?

• A. Philadelphia

• B. Boston

• C. Chicago

• D. New York City