Question 1: Who was St. Patrick?
A Missionary and bishop
B Mystic and poet
C One of the Four Evangelists
St. Patrick, a Roman Britain-born Christian missionary and bishop, is the patron saint of Ireland. March 17, the presumed date of his death in the fifth century, is marked by various cultural and religious events around the world. St. Patrick’s legacy has had a lasting impact on Irish culture and history.
Correct Answer: Missionary and bishop
Question 2: How does Chicago mark St. Patrick’s Day?
A Painting a green stripe down the middle of Michigan Avenue
B Screening an Irish film marathon
C Dyeing the Chicago River green
Spectators best arrive early to the riverside the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day to watch the dyeing of the Chicago River. Green vegetable-based dye is sprayed into the river from motorboats. The annual event starts at 10 AM, a couple of hours before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off.
Correct Answer: Dyeing the Chicago River green
Question 3: What prize did Samuel Beckett receive?
A Pulitzer Prize
B Nobel Prize in Literature
C Booker Prize
A literary legend of the 20th century, the Irish writer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. Beckett wrote plays, novels, and poems. One of his most famous works is the play ‘Waiting for Godot,’ first performed in Paris in 1953.
Correct Answer: Nobel Prize in Literature