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Saint Patrick's Day

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    A quiz about Saint Patrick's Day celebrations
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  • Who did St Patrick convert to Christianity?
    The Pagan Irish.
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  • Why do Irish celebrate St.Patrick's Day?
    Because he is Ireland's patron saint.
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  • What happened to St. Patrick when he was a young boy?
    He was kidnapped by pirates and brought to Ireland.
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  • Which religion did St. Patrick spread?
    Christianity.
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  • What did St. Patrick used to explain the Holy Trinity?
    The shamrock.
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  • Which animal did St. Patrick expelled from Ireland?
    Snakes.
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  • Have there ever been snakes in Ireland?
    There have never been any snakes in Ireland.
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  • At first,what was St. Patrick's job in Ireland?
    He was a shepherd.
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  • In 2011, what did Irish astronaut Chris Hadfield do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
    He played a traditional Irish song on the International Space Station to mark the occasion.
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  • Mention two countries where St.Patrick's Day is celebrated according to the video.
    Japan, Argentina and Munich, Germany.
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  • Describe a Leprechaun.
    He is dressed like a shoemaker with pointed shoes and a hat. He also wears a leather apron.
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  • What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
    Legend says wearing green hides you from leprechauns who might pinch you.
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  • What was the first country to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
    The USA.
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  • Explain what a Shamrock is.
    It is a small, green plant with three leaves that became an Irish symbol.
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  • Which American city dyes its river green on St. Patrick's Day?
    Chicago.
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  • Which was the first American city to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
    The very first St. Patrick's Day parade happened in New York City.
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