Here are the answers to our St. Patrick's Day quiz. How did you do? 1. How many Americans today have full or partial Irish ancestry? a. 40 million This figure is from the US Census Bureau. 2. How many Irish emigrated to the United States between 1845 and 1995? b. 5.5 million This figure is from INS. 3. According to 1870 US Federal Census, two-thirds of all Irish born resided in which area of the country? d. New England & Mid-Atlantic states Two-thirds of all Irish-born in the US at the time of the 1870 US Census were residing in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states. A full one-half of these were in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (in descending order) area alone. 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"? Statistics show that the Fourth Ward had a larger Irish-born population, at 8,267 then did the "Bloody Sixth", who had 4,508. 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 Statistics show that there were 61,858 Irish-born residing in the 19th Ward. 6. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, which American parade is the largest annual parade in the world? b. New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade Ah, but you knew that! ;) 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? c. paddy making 8. In what year did the Fighting 69th become the official escorts of the St. Patrick's Day parade? The Fighting 69th became the official escorts in 1851. 9. Every year county associations, representing the counties of Ireland, march in the parade. Which county was the first? d. Monaghan In 1853, the County Monaghan Social Club became the first county association to march. 10. What is known as the 'long green line'? NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade of course! Brain Teaser: 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? Ah, this was a hard one! In 1915, Arrangements Committee Chairman Roderick Kennedy strictly prohibited the song "It's A Long Way to Tipperary" from being played in the parade. Kennedy, an ardent nationalist, found the song offensive because it was used by the British government for military recruitment in Ireland. Everything went fine until a band stopped in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral and broke into the song. Kennedy charged down from the reviewing stand and physically stopped the band in mid-tune. This was the only year the song was banned from the parade.