Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

• Question 1 out of 10

  <strong>What does <em>Mardi Gras</em> literally mean in French?</strong>

  Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” referring to the last day of indulgence before Lent begins.

  Big Party

  Fat Tuesday

  Carnival Day

  King’s Feast

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• Question 2 out of 10

  <strong>Which of these is a traditional Mardi Gras color?</strong>

  Purple represents justice, one of the three official Mardi Gras colors (purple, green, and gold).

  Blue

  Red

  Purple

  Black

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• Question 3 out of 10

  <strong>Which New Orleans street is most famous during Mardi Gras?</strong>

  Bourbon Street is the most famous and lively street during Mardi Gras celebrations, especially for adults.

  Canal Street

  Royal Street

  Bourbon Street

  Decatur Street

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• Question 4 out of 10

  <strong>What food traditionally hides a small plastic baby?</strong>

  King Cake traditionally contains a small plastic baby hidden inside.

  Beignet

  King Cake

  Praline

  Gumbo

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• Question 5 out of 10

  <strong>Who is crowned the king of Carnival in New Orleans?</strong>

  Rex is known as the “King of Carnival” and has been a central Mardi Gras figure since the late 1800s.

  Rex

  Bacchus

  Zulu

  Endymion

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• Question 6 out of 10

  <strong>What type of music is most closely tied to New Orleans culture?</strong>

  Jazz was born in New Orleans and remains deeply tied to the city’s identity and celebrations.

  Blues

  Rock

  Country

  Jazz

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• Question 7 out of 10

  <strong>What are Mardi Gras beads and trinkets called?</strong>

  Beads, cups, and trinkets tossed from floats are called throws.

  Gifts

  Tosses

  Throws

  Tokens

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• Question 8 out of 10

  <strong>Which drink is famously associated with New Orleans nightlife?</strong>

  The Hurricane cocktail is a New Orleans classic, famously served in large, curved glasses.

  Martini

  Hurricane

  Mojito

  Margarita

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• Question 9 out of 10

  <strong>What is a Second Line?</strong>

  A Second Line refers to people who join behind a parade, dancing and celebrating to live music.

  A backup parade

  A follow along dance parade tradition

  A parade rehearsal

  A marching band section

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• Question 10 out of 10

  <strong>Which seafood is especially popular during Mardi Gras season?</strong>

  Crawfish are especially popular during late winter and early spring, aligning perfectly with Mardi Gras season

  Shrimp

  Oysters

  Crab

  Crawfish

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