St. Patrick’s Day Trivia

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! While you may know March 17 is filled with leprechauns, four-leaf clovers and all things green, are you familiar with the history and lesser-known facts surrounding the holiday? Answer these questions and test your luck of the Irish!

Quiz By Madison Manczko ’24, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

Why is St. Patrick's Day on March 17?

Please select your answer It's the day Saint Patrick was born. It's the day Saint Patrick died. It's the day Ireland officially became a country. It's the day Saint Patrick discovered the land we now know as Ireland.

Where was the first St. Patrick's Day parade held?

Please select your answer Dublin, Ireland Rochester, New York St. Augustine, Florida Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What do the three leaves on a shamrock symbolize?

Please select your answer The first three kings of Ireland. The Wise Monkeys (See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil) The Holy Trinity (Father, Son and the Holy Spirit) Rock, paper, scissors.

What color was originally associated with Saint Patrick?

Please select your answer Blue Red Yellow It was always green

What year did Chicago begin its annual tradition of turning the Chicago River green for the holiday?

Please select your answer 1894 2001 1935 1962

According to folklore, what does a leprechaun do for work?

Please select your answer Chef Tailor Shoemaker Plumber

What is Ireland also referred to as?

Please select your answer "The Emerald Isle" "The Green Machine" "The Golden Strip" "The Land of the Lucky"

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