The Ireland Quiz
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A short test about Ireland and about famous Irish people.
- 1.When did Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, live?
- A.
In the 5th century AD.
- B.
In the 7th century AD.
- C.
In the 9th century AD.
- D.
In the 5th century AD.
- 2.Which plant is an Irish symbol?
- A.
The pine tree.
- B.
The oak.
- C.
The thistle.
- D.
The shamrock.
- 3.Which is the correct spelling of the famous Irish stout?
- A.
Guinnes
- B.
Guiness
- C.
Guinness
- D.
Guines
- 4.When did the Republic of Ireland join the Euro?
- A.
1997
- B.
1999
- C.
2000
- D.
2004
- 5.What is the largest wild mammal in Ireland?
- A.
Irish hare
- B.
Red fox
- C.
Red deer
- D.
Badger
- 6.What is 'Riverdance'?
- A.
An Irish step dancing show.
- B.
A strong Irish drink.
- C.
A county in the Republic.
- D.
An Irish painter's pseudo name
- 7.Which Irish town was Oscar Wilde born in?
- A.
Dublin
- B.
Cork
- C.
Limerick
- D.
Derry
- 8.Who wrote "Gulliver's Travels"?
- A.
Oscar Wilde
- B.
James Joyce
- C.
George Bernard Shaw
- D.
Jonathan Swift
- 9.Which Irish football genius was the regional Belfast City Airport named after?
- A.
Johnny Giles
- B.
Paul McGrath
- C.
Damien Duff
- D.
George Best
- 10.In the folk song “Molly Malone” what is the girl's job?
- A.
Painter
- B.
Fishmonger
- C.
Cleaner
- D.
Singer
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