Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 12, 2021

Seasonal creep is a real thing. So while we won’t be celebrating Thanksgiving with tons of turkey and gratitude until the end of the month, I figured I’d better give you a chance to chew on this food-themed quiz now before you have thoughts of Advent in your head. I did make it all about saints again in honor of November and All Saints Day. Enjoy!

1. For what reason is St. Lawrence considered one of the patron saints of cooks? a) He was an excellent cook. b) He collected a large number of books on the Eucharist. c) He often gave away food to people who cooked for the poor. d) He was martyred by being roasted alive on coals.

2. St. Vincent of Saragossa and St. Urban are the patron saints of what beverage you might have at your holiday meal? a) Water b) Beer c) Wine d) Soda

3. St. Fiacre is the patron saint of the people who create this essential and healthy part of a Thanksgiving meal. a) Vegetables and fruit b) Bread c) Meat d) Grain

4. The tofurkey eaters at your meal will find an affinity for St. David of Wales, who is one of the patron saints of vegetarians because … ? a) He was famous for the vegetables he grew. b) At the abbey he founded, people only ate bread and vegetables and drank water. c) He once killed an animal and was traumatized by it. d) None of the above

5. For all the pies, cakes and other baked goods you’ll be eating, thank the patron saint of bakers, St. Honore. Why does this French bishop get this designation? a) He was an excellent baker. b) He supported Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. c) Many bread-related miracles were attributed to him. d) No one knows.

6. True or False: St. Patrick is the patron saint of potatoes. a) True b) False

7. To kick that supposed triptan-induced sleepiness after your big Thanksgiving meal, you might pray to St. Drogo, the patron saint of coffee, to fill your cup. Why did he get this patronage? a) He loved coffee, duh! b) Like a caffeinated fiend, the was a busy shepherd who could bilocate. c) He was known to sip on warm water and eat barley. d) A and B e) B and C

PRINTABLE QUIZ

1) Meat

For what reason is St. Lawrence considered one of the patron saints of cooks?

2) Drink

St. Vincent of Saragossa and St. Urban are the patron saints of what beverage you might have at your holiday meal?

St. Fiacre mural in Seville, Spain (CC via Wikimedia)

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 12, 2021

PRINTABLE QUIZ

1) Meat

For what reason is St. Lawrence considered one of the patron saints of cooks?

2) Drink

St. Vincent of Saragossa and St. Urban are the patron saints of what beverage you might have at your holiday meal?

3) Side Dishes

St. Fiacre is the patron saint of the people who create this essential and healthy part of a Thanksgiving meal.

4) Vegetarians

The tofurkey eaters at your meal will find an affinity for St. David of Wales, who is one of the patron saints of vegetarians because … ?

5) Desserts

For all the pies, cakes and other baked goods you’ll be eating, thank the patron saint of bakers, St. Honore. Why does this French bishop get this designation?

6) Potatoes

True or False: St. Patrick is the patron saint of potatoes.

7) Coffee

To kick that supposed triptan-induced sleepiness after your big Thanksgiving meal, you might pray to St. Drogo, the patron saint of coffee, to fill your cup. Why did he get this patronage?