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    What does "Mardi Gras" mean in French?

    • Welcome Spring Tuesday
    • Fat Tuesday
    • Jazz Tuesday
    • My Flower Tuesday
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Mardi Gras is often called the feast before the fast. Take our on-line quiz to see what you know about this special time of year! (Source: www. Mardigras. Com)

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  • 2. 

    What is the purpose of Lent in the Christian faith?

    • Preparation of the believer before Easter

    • Being good after the excesses of Mardi Gras

    • Taking a mini-vacation from work

    Correct Answer
    A. Preparation of the believer before Easter
    Explanation
    Lent is the forty-day-long liturgical season of fasting and prayer before Easter. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer"”through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial-for Easter.

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    What is Ash Wednesday?

    • First day of Carnival

    • Last day of Carnival

    • First day of Lent

    • Last day of Lent

    Correct Answer
    A. First day of Lent
    Explanation
    Mardi Gras is on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Pope Gregory XIII (1582) helped place Mardi Gras on the day before Lent so that all the debauchery would be finished when it came time to fast and pray.

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    Is it considered inappropriate and disrespectful to wear Mardi Gras beads during Lent?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Wearing Mardi Gras beads during Lent is considered inappropriate and disrespectful because Lent is a period of solemnity and reflection in the Christian calendar. Mardi Gras, on the other hand, is a festive celebration that takes place before Lent begins. Wearing Mardi Gras beads during Lent can be seen as disregarding the somber nature of the season and not showing proper reverence.

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    Did Hurricane Katrina in 2005 cause the demise of New Orleans Mardi Gras?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    It was scaled back but less severely than originally suggested.

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    What food is associated with Shrove Tuesday?

    • Waffles

    • French toast

    • Pancakes

    • Biscuits

    Correct Answer
    A. Pancakes
    Explanation
    Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, is traditionally associated with eating pancakes. This day falls before the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection for Christians. Pancakes were commonly made on this day to use up ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar that were traditionally given up during Lent. Therefore, the correct answer is pancakes.

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  • 7. 

    Mardi Gras marks the last day of what celebration?

    • Carnival

    • Lent

    • Christmas

    • Easter

    Correct Answer
    A. Carnival
    Explanation
    Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the final day of Carnival, which begins on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6.

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  • 8. 

    In Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras events begin in November.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras events begin in November, followed by mystic society balls on Thanksgiving, then New Year's Eve, formerly with parades on New Year's Day, followed by parades and balls in January & February, celebrating up to midnight before Ash Wednesday.

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    What city is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations?

    • New Orleans

    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    • Binche, Belgium

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    Explanation
    All of the mentioned cities are famous for their Mardi Gras celebrations. New Orleans is particularly well-known for its extravagant and lively Mardi Gras parades, parties, and traditions. Rio de Janeiro in Brazil also hosts a vibrant and colorful carnival, which includes Mardi Gras celebrations. Binche in Belgium is renowned for its traditional Mardi Gras festival, featuring unique costumes and a parade of Gilles. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the Above."

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  • 10. 

    What year did Mardi Gras parades start?

    • 1788

    • 1838

    • 1900

    • 1922

    Correct Answer
    A. 1838
    Explanation
    The first Mardi Gras parades were held in 1838. On Mardi Gras of 1857, the Mistick Krewe of Comus held its first parade. Comus is the oldest continuously active Mardi Gras organization.

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    What member of royalty reenergized Mardi Gras in the late 19th century?

    • Queen Alexandra of Denmark

    • Russian grand duke Alexis Romanoff

    • Edward, Prince of Wales

    • Lord John Russell

    Correct Answer
    A. Russian grand duke Alexis Romanoff
    Explanation
    In 1872 the Russian grand duke Alexis Romanoff visited New Orleans at Mardi Gras. A group of businessmen organized the Krewe of Rex to host a parade for the occasion, and appointed a "king for the day" so that the grand duke could have a royal reception. Naming kings and queens at Mardi Gras balls has been a tradition of the krewes ever since. Another tradition began with that royal visit: the Romanoff house colors"”purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power"”became the official colors of Mardi Gras.

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    Mardi Gras is on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Pope Gregory XIII (1582) helped place Mardi Gras on the day before Lent so that all the debauchery would be finished when it came time to fast and pray.

    • 1699

    • 1711

    • 1840

    • 1905

    Correct Answer
    A. 1699
    Explanation
    Mardi Gras arrived in North America with the LeMoyne brothers, Iberville and Bienville, in the late 17th century, when King Louis XIV sent the pair to defend France's claim on the territory of Louisiana. The explorers eventually found the mouth of the Mississippi River on March 3, 1699, Mardi Gras of that year. They made camp a few miles upriver, named the spot Point d'Mardi Gras and partook in a spontaneous party. This is often referred to as North America's first Mardi Gras.

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