Welcome to the week where everybody is Irish! But beloved St. Patrick's Day isn't just about a half-day in the office, and the other half downing pints at the local Irish watering hole. There is a lot of tradition behind this widely popular day of celebration. The question is: How much do you know about St. Patrick's Day and the nation of Ireland?
Take our St. Patrick's Day quiz to challenge your Emerald Island knowledge.
1. Where was St. Patrick born? Britain Ireland Scotland Southie
2. Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17? The day St. Patrick was born The day St. Patrick died The day St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland The day St. Patrick was married
3. St. Patrick drove snakes from Ireland by: Playing a flute Streaking through the town square Doing a jig Banging a drum 4. While he was enslaved in Ireland, St. Patrick: Invented Guinness Taught himself to yodel Herded and tended sheep and swine Learned to love himself 5. Which "James Bond" actor was born in Ireland? Pierce Brosnan Sean Connery Roger Moore Timothy Dalton 6. Which one is regarded as the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick? St. Patrick Cathedral, Dublin St. Patrick Cathedral, Belfast St. Patrick Cathedral, Limerick 7. Which US city was the first to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Chicago Washington, D.C. Boston Philadelphia 8. What was St. Patrick's given name at birth? Bob Rivers Maewyn Succat Bono Frank McSomething-or-other 9. What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day? You get pinched You must drink Pabst Blue Ribbon Three years bad luck You must wear green for a week to break an evil curse 10. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun? Insult him Take your eyes off him Throw him Drop him