It's time for our annual St. Patrick's Day quiz! So sit back, draw a Guiness, and see how you do! We'll send in the quiz answers on March 18 to give everyone the chance to take it. 1. How many Americans today have full or partial Irish ancestry? a. 40 million b. 30 million c. 20 million d. 10 million 2. How many Irish emigrated to the United States between 1845 and 1995? a. 5 million b. 5.5 million c. 6 million d. 6.5 million 3. According to 1870 US Federal Census, two-thirds of all Irish born resided in which area of the country? a. plains states b. midwest c. southeast d. New England & Mid-Atlantic states 4. According to statistics culled from the 1890 US Federal Census, which New York City ward had more Irish born residing in it - the Fourth Ward or the Sixth Ward - "Bloody Sixth"? 5. According to statistics culled from the 1890 US Federal Census, which New York City ward had the most Irish born residing in it? a. 19th Ward b. 6th Ward c. 4th Ward d. 17th Ward 6. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, which American parade is the largest annual parade in the world? a. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade b. New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade c. Mardi Gras Parade d. Rose Bowl Parade 7. This activity became so problematic every year during NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade, that it was finally made illegal in the 1800s. What was it? a. drinking b. throwing stones at the marchers c. paddy making 8. In what year did the Fighting 69th become the official escorts of the St. Patrick's Day parade? 9. Every year county associations, representing the counties of Ireland, march in the parade. Which county was the first? a. Cork b. Galway c. Mayo d. Monaghan 10. What is known as the 'long green line'? Brain Teaser: This year, we have a hard one! Good luck! 1. NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade always reflects the mood and concerns of the Irish community. There was one year in parade history, where something was specifically prohibited in the parade. This is the only time it happened. What was it?