Let’s go through each question one by one, using the reading passage to find the answers.
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Question 1: What was St Patrick’s birth name?
Look at the second paragraph. It says:
> “Patrick’s birth name was Maewyn Succatwas.”
So his original name before he became a priest was
Maewyn Succatwas.
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Question 2: Was St Patrick Irish? YES / NO
The passage says:
> “He was born in Roman Britain.”
And later:
> “...taken to Ireland and kept as a slave...”
That means he was not born in Ireland — he was brought there against his will. So he was
not Irish by birth.
Answer:
NO
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Question 3: Why is St Patrick’s Day celebrated on 17th March?
In the third paragraph, it says:
> “It is believed that St Patrick died on the 17th of March, hence celebrations are observed on this day annually.”
So we celebrate on March 17 because that’s the day people believe he died.
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Question 4: Why do you think Patrick is called Saint Patrick?
This one asks for your thinking, but we can use clues from the text.
The passage says:
- He spread Christianity throughout Ireland.
- He established churches, schools, and monasteries.
- He became a Bishop.
- He returned to Ireland as a missionary after escaping slavery.
People who do great things for their faith or help many others are often given the title “Saint” by the Church. Since Patrick did so much good work for religion and helped build the Christian community in Ireland, he was honored with the title “Saint.”
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Question 5: Describe any modern day St Patrick Day celebrations that you are familiar with:
This is about what *you* know — but here are some common ones (you can pick what fits):
- People wear green clothes or accessories.
- Parades with music, dancing, and floats happen in cities.
- Some people dye rivers or fountains green!
- Eating Irish food like corned beef and cabbage.
- Decorating with shamrocks or leprechauns.
- Watching movies or TV shows about St Patrick’s Day.
You can write about any of these — or others you’ve seen!
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Final Answer:
1. Maewyn Succatwas
2. NO
3. Because it is believed that St Patrick died on the 17th of March.
4. He is called Saint Patrick because he did important religious work — spreading Christianity, building churches, and becoming a bishop — which made him worthy of being honored as a saint.
5. (Example answer) People wear green, watch parades, eat special foods, and decorate with shamrocks to celebrate St Patrick’s Day today.
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