Herald readers,
By the time this quiz is published, we’ll be in or almost to the Easter Triduum. So to celebrate, here’s an all-Easter quiz for you!
-H.C. Harold
PRINTABLE QUIZ
1) Good Friday
During the Good Friday service according to the Roman Missal, what object is uncovered?
- a) A cross
- b) The tabernacle
- c) The altar
- d) The baptismal font
2) Around the World
In Poland on Easter Monday, a longstanding custom called Śmigus-Dyngus takes place. What do Poles do on that day?
- a) Throw water at each other
- b) Smash any remaining Easter eggs
- c) Cook special cakes to share with neighbors
- d) Stay in their homes
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3) Customs
Why were the first Easter eggs dyed red, according to common lore?
- a) To represent the red of dawn
- b) It was the easiest dye to make from vegetables.
- c) Red was seen as a royal color.
- d) To symbolize the blood of Christ
4) The Passion of Christ
What was the name of the prisoner that the Jewish people chose to be released rather than Jesus when given the choice by Pontius Pilate?
- a) Gestas
- b) Dismas
- c) Barabbas
- d) Simon of Cyrene
5) Around the World
In what country do some people make a Simnel cake for Easter, which is a fruitcake topped with 11 marzipan or icing balls representing the 12 Apostles minus Judas?
- a) Canada
- b) Germany
- c) Brazil
- d) Great Britain
6) Catholic Hawaii
There’s just one parish in Hawaii named Resurrection of the Lord. Where is it located? Hint: It’s on Oahu
- a) Wahiawa
- b) Waipio
- c) Mililani
- d) Waialua
7) Around the World
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) off the coast of Chile was first visited by Europeans when Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen arrived in 1722. Why did he call it Easter Island?
- a) Because it’s in the first time zone to celebrate Easter.
- b) Because the ancient stone statues there were thought to be symbols of resurrection.
- c) Because he and his crew set foot on the island on Easter Sunday.
- d) Because he really loved the Easter holiday.
Answers: 1) a, 2) a, 3) d, 4) c, 5) d, 6) b, 7) c
