St George's Day Quiz 2008

St George's Day 23rd April 2008

Before you take the quiz, why not visit these useful websites below which contain information about this saints day and may even help you complete the quiz!

www.stgeorgesday.com - a site dedicated to St George's Day

www.stgeorgesdayevents.org.uk - events, news and information about St George himself.

www.celebratestgeorgesday.com - find out how to take part, celebrate and raise money for chariety and find out more about St George himself.

Link to the BBC website page about St George here.

Quiz provided by Jill Carter, Equality and Diversity Worker for the Youth Service.

1. When is St George's Day?

a) 21 July
b) 23 April
c) 25 December

2. What does the flag of St George look like?

3. What is the national flower of England?

a) Daffodil
b) Red Rose
c) Thistle

4 What is the national bird of England?

a) Robin
b) Wren
c) Golden Eagle

5. What is the legend associated with St George?

a) King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
b) George and the Dragon
c) Robin Hood

6. Which country is St George NOT the patron saint of?

a) England
b) Scotland
c) Portugal

7. Who was born on St George's day in 1564 and died on the same day in 1616?

a) King George III
b) William Butler Yeats
c) William Shakespeare

8. Where was St George thought to have been born?

a) England
b) France
c) Turkey

9. How many time did St George visit England?

a) 5 times
b) Never
c) He lived in England for 25 years

10. How many famous Georges can you name?

11. What is the English National Motto?

a) Stiff Upper Lip
b) Dieu et mon Droit
c) God Save the Queen

12. Which famous English delicacy is made by frying leftover potatoes and cabbage?

a) Spotted Dick
b) Bubble and Squeak
c) Toad in the Hole

13. What is the longest river in England?

a) Severn
b) Trent
c) Thames

14. Which Youth Organisation has St George as its patron?

a) schools
b) Scouts
c) Navy Cadets

15. Which bravery award is named after St George?

a) The George Cross
b) The George Ribbon
c) The George Heart

16. Which of the following places does NOT celebrate St George?

17. What is the national tree of England?

a) Beech
b) Oak
c) Ash

18. What is the national animal of England?

a) Bear
b) Unicorn
c) Lion

19. How many English cheeses can you name?

20. When did St George becomae the patron saint of England?

a) 1415
b) 1066
c) 1658

Quiz Answers

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