What city is famously known for its elaborate Mardi Gras celebrations?
a) New York City
b) New Orleans
c) Los Angeles
d) Chicago
Answer: b) New Orleans
Mardi Gras is also known as:
a) Fat Tuesday
b) Merry Monday
c) Wacky Wednesday
d) Thrilling Thursday
Answer: a) Fat Tuesday
The colors associated with Mardi Gras are:
a) Red, Blue, Green
b) Purple, Gold, Green
c) Orange, Yellow, Pink
d) White, Black, Silver
Answer: b) Purple, Gold, Green
The term “krewe” refers to:
a) The main parade float
b) The king of the parade
c) The organization that hosts the parade
d) The traditional Mardi Gras dance
Answer: c) The organization that hosts the parade
Mardi Gras season officially begins on:
a) Christmas Day
b) New Year’s Day
c) Epiphany (January 6th)
d) Valentine’s Day
Answer: c) Epiphany (January 6th)
The term “throws” refers to:
a) The beads and trinkets thrown from parade floats
b) The costumes worn by participants
c) The traditional Mardi Gras songs
d) The grand finale of the parade
Answer: a) The beads and trinkets thrown from parade floats
King Cake is a popular Mardi Gras treat. What does it traditionally contain?
a) Chocolate and caramel
b) A hidden plastic baby figurine
c) Peanut butter and jelly
d) Fresh fruit and whipped cream
Answer: b) A hidden plastic baby figurine
What is the main religious holiday that Mardi Gras precedes?
a) Easter
b) Christmas
c) Hanukkah
d) Ramadan
Answer: a) Easter
The famous “Zulu” parade takes place in which city during Mardi Gras?
a) Miami
b) Houston
c) New Orleans
d) Atlanta
Answer: c) New Orleans
Mardi Gras is primarily associated with which Christian denomination?
a) Catholicism
b) Protestantism
c) Orthodox Christianity
d) Mormonism
Answer: a) Catholicism
In Mardi Gras traditions, what is the significance of the color purple?
a) Royalty
b) Wealth
c) Hope
d) Wisdom
Answer: a) Royalty
What is the official slogan of Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
a) “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll)
b) “Veni, vidi, vici” (I came, I saw, I conquered)
c) “Carpe diem” (Seize the day)
d) “Hakuna matata” (No worries)
Answer: a) “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll)
Which area of New Orleans is known for hosting Mardi Gras parades?
a) Bourbon Street
b) French Quarter
c) Times Square
d) Wall Street
Answer: b) French Quarter
The famous “Rex” parade is associated with which Mardi Gras organization?
a) Krewe of Orpheus
b) Krewe of Bacchus
c) Krewe of Rex
d) Krewe of Endymion
Answer: c) Krewe of Rex
What do Mardi Gras participants commonly shout to request throws from the parade floats?
a) “Show us your stuff!
b) “Throw me something, mister!”
c) “Give me beads!”
d) “Who dat say dey gonna catch dem beads?”
Answer: b) “Throw me something, mister!”
Which of these items is not commonly thrown from Mardi Gras parade floats?
a) Beads
b) Moon Pies
c) Frisbees
d) Apples
Answer: d) Apples
What is the significance of the term “Mardi Gras” in French?
a) Grand Celebration
b) Fat Tuesday
c) Happy Festivities
d) Joyous Revelry
Answer: b) Fat Tuesday
“Bead trees,” where Mardi Gras beads are thrown and collected, are often found in which city?
a) Los Angeles
b) Miami
c) New Orleans
d) Las Vegas
Answer: c) New Orleans
What do the colors of Mardi Gras represent?
a) Faith, Hope, and Love
b) Justice, Freedom, and Equality
c) Sorrow, Joy, and Peace
d) Power, Wisdom, and Courage
Answer: a) Faith, Hope, and Love
The Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile, Alabama, is known as:
a) Mobile Madness
b) Creole Carnival
c) Azalea Trail Festival
d) Joe Cain Day
Answer: d) Joe Cain Day
Which state holds the “Gasparilla Pirate Festival” as its version of Mardi Gras?
a) Florida
b) Texas
c) Louisiana
d) California
Answer: a) Florida
What is the name of the final day of Mardi Gras celebrations?
a) Ash Wednesday
b) Holy Thursday
c) Good Friday
d) Easter Sunday
Answer: a) Ash Wednesday
The “Bead Dog” is a popular Mardi Gras throw shaped like which animal?
a) Dog
b) Cat
c) Alligator
d) Monkey
Answer: c) Alligator
The famous “Bacchus” parade is known for:
a) Being an all-female parade
b) Honoring the Roman god of wine and merriment
c) Taking place at midnight
d) Featuring only marching bands
Answer: b) Honoring the Roman god of wine and merriment
The Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, Texas, is one of the oldest in the United States. What is its nickname?
a) The Pearl of the Gulf
b) The Texas Treasure
c) The Gulf Coast Extravaganza
d) The Galveston Gala
Answer: a) The Pearl of the Gulf
Which Mardi Gras krewe is known for its unique and artistic hand-decorated coconuts as throws?
a) Krewe of Endymion
b) Krewe of Bacchus
c) Krewe of Zulu
d) Krewe of Orpheus
Answer: c) Krewe of Zulu
What is the traditional method of transportation for Mardi Gras royalty during parades?
a) Horse-drawn carriages
b) Vintage cars
c) Elephant rides
d) Floats
Answer: a) Horse-drawn carriages
The Mardi Gras parade in St. Louis, Missouri, is known as the:
a) Gateway to Fun Parade
b) Mississippi Masquerade
c) Soulard Mardi Gras Parade
d) Arch City Extravaganza
Answer: c) Soulard Mardi Gras Parade
Which famous jazz musician is closely associated with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans?
a) Louis Armstrong
b) Miles Davis
c) John Coltrane
d) Duke Ellington
Answer: a) Louis Armstrong
In Mobile, Alabama, the “MoonPie” is a popular throw during Mardi Gras parades. What is it?
a) A type of moon-shaped hat
b) A moon-shaped float
c) A pastry filled with cream
d) A marshmallow sandwich cookie
Answer: d) A marshmallow sandwich cookie
Mardi Gras celebrations were first introduced to the United States by which European country?
a) France
b) Spain
c) England
d) Italy
Answer: a) France
The “Krewe of Barkus” is a Mardi Gras parade in which participants are primarily:
a) Children
b) Dogs
c) Clowns
d) Ghosts
Answer: b) Dogs
What does the term “Mardi Gras” literally mean in French?
a) Grand Celebration
b) Party Time
c) Fat Tuesday
d) Dancing in the Streets
Answer: c) Fat Tuesday
The “Krewe of Morpheus” is known for having:
a) The most extravagant floats
b) The longest parade route
c) The earliest parade start time
d) The most celebrity appearances
Answer: b) The longest parade route
What is the traditional way to celebrate Mardi Gras in private homes?
a) Hosting lavish dinner parties
b) Attending midnight mass
c) Dressing in costume and having a feast
d) Sending greeting cards to loved ones
Answer: c) Dressing in costume and having a feast
The traditional King Cake is often flavored with:
a) Cinnamon and sugar
b) Lemon and raspberry
c) Coconut and chocolate
d) Almond and cream cheese
Answer: a) Cinnamon and sugar
The Mardi Gras parade in Pensacola, Florida, is known as the:
a) Gulf Coast Frenzy
b) Fiesta Parade
c) Emerald Coast Extravaganza
d) Krewe du Who Parade
Answer: b) Fiesta Parade
In Mobile, Alabama, the “Joe Cain Procession” is dedicated to the memory of whom?
a) A local politician
b) A prominent artist
c) A newspaper editor
d) A beloved folk figure
Answer: c) A newspaper editor
The famous Mardi Gras beads are commonly made of:
a) Plastic
b) Wood
c) Glass
d) Rubber
Answer: a) Plastic
Mardi Gras is celebrated in the United States predominantly in which region?
a) Northeast
b) Midwest
c) West Coast
d) Southeast
Answer: d) Southeast
Which Mardi Gras krewe is known for its iconic “Goddesses” who ride the floats?
a) Krewe of Bacchus
b) Krewe of Orpheus
c) Krewe of Muses
d) Krewe of Proteus
Answer: c) Krewe of Muses
The famous “Rex” parade is held annually on which day?
a) Lundi Gras (the Monday before Mardi Gras)
b) Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
c) Ash Wednesday
d) Twelfth Night (January 6th)
Answer: b) Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
What is the traditional significance of the Mardi Gras colors?
a) Unity, Knowledge, and Freedom
b) Wealth, Success, and Prosperity
c) Justice, Faith, and Courage
d) Power, Mystery, and Intrigue
Answer: a) Unity, Knowledge, and Freedom
The traditional “Mardi Gras Indians” are known for their elaborate:
a) Dance performances
b) Feathered and beaded costumes
c) Float designs
d) Musical instruments
Answer: b) Feathered and beaded costumes
In Mobile, Alabama, the “Order of Myths” parade is recognized for:
a) Being the oldest Mardi Gras society
b) Featuring only female participants
c) The most extravagant floats
d) Having the shortest parade route
Answer: a) Being the oldest Mardi Gras society
Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States are influenced by which European country’s traditions?
a) Spain
b) Italy
c) Germany
d) France
Answer: d) France
The Mardi Gras celebration in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is known as the:
a) Lake Charles Carnival
b) Krewe de la Louisiane
c) Cowboy Mardi Gras
d) Cajun Fest
Answer: c) Cowboy Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is a public holiday in:
a) All 50 states
b) Louisiana only
c) New Orleans only
d) Some regions of Louisiana
Answer: b) Louisiana only
What is the traditional significance of the color green during Mardi Gras?
a) Faith
b) Hope
c) Joy
d) Luck
Answer: b) Hope
The famous “Endymion Extravaganza” is a post-parade event featuring:
a) A beauty pageant
b) A live concert
c) A masquerade ball
d) A fireworks display
Answer: b) A live concert
