Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this printable St. Patrick’s Day trivia quiz. Perfect for a festive gathering or some educational fun, this quiz will put your knowledge of the holiday and its traditions to the test. Print out this page and gather your friends and family to challenge each other and learn more about the beloved holiday.

History of St. Patrick’s Day
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What year was St. Patrick believed to have been born?
– (A) 373
– (B) 403
– (C) 433
– (D) 463 -
Where was St. Patrick born?
– (A) Ireland
– (B) Scotland
– (C) Wales
– (D) England
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
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What is the traditional color associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
– (A) Blue
– (B) Green
– (C) Red
– (D) Yellow -
What is the name of the traditional Irish dance performed on St. Patrick’s Day?
– (A) Riverdance
– (B) Jig
– (C) Reel
– (D) Polka -
What is the name of the green beer that is often served on St. Patrick’s Day?
– (A) Emerald Isle
– (B) Irish Stout
– (C) St. Paddy’s Ale
– (D) Green Goblin -
What is the traditional Irish dish associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
– (A) Shepherd’s Pie
– (B) Corned Beef and Cabbage
– (C) Irish Stew
– (D) Colcannon
St. Patrick’s Day in Popular Culture
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What is the name of the famous Irish pub that serves as the setting for the TV show “Cheers”?
– (A) The Shamrock
– (B) Paddy’s Pub
– (C) The Blarney Stone
– (D) Trinity’s College Bar -
Which Irish actor is known for his iconic portrayal of St. Patrick in the movie “The Quiet Man”?
– (A) Liam Neeson
– (B) Pierce Brosnan
– (C) Colin Farrell
– (D) John Wayne -
What is the name of the popular Irish beer brand that sponsors St. Patrick’s Day parades worldwide?
– (A) Guinness
– (B) Kilkenny
– (C) Murphy’s
– (D) Harp
St. Patrick’s Day Trivia
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What is the name of the patron saint of Ireland?
- (A) St. George
- (B) St. Patrick
- (C) St. David
- (D) St. Andrew
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What is the name of the mythical creature that is associated with St. Patrick?
- (A) Unicorn
- (B) Leprechaun
- (C) Phoenix
- (D) Pegasus
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What is the name of the traditional Irish instrument that is often played on St. Patrick’s Day?
- (A) Bagpipes
- (B) Harp
- (C) Bodhrán
- (D) Uilleann pipes
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What is the name of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United States?
- (A) New York City
- (B) Chicago
- (C) Philadelphia
- (D) Boston
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What is the traditional St. Patrick’s Day blessing?
- (A) “May the road rise up to meet you”
- (B) “May the wind always be at your back”
- (C) “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks”
- (D) “May the luck of the Irish be with you”
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What is the name of the traditional Irish folk song that is often sung on St. Patrick’s Day?
- (A) Danny Boy
- (B) Whiskey in the Jar
- (C) The Fields of Athenry
- (D) All for Me Grog
Answer Key
- (A) 373
- (C) Wales
- (B) Green
- (C) Reel
- (A) Emerald Isle
- (B) Corned Beef and Cabbage
- (A) The Shamrock
- (D) John Wayne
- (A) Guinness
- (B) St. Patrick
- (B) Leprechaun
- (D) Uilleann pipes
- (A) New York City
- (A) “May the road rise up to meet you”
- (A) Danny Boy