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1. Which was Patrick's family's home town?
Aquae Calidi
Bannavem Taberniaei
Ulster
Camulodunum

2. Which topic was not included in Patrick's Confession?
Condemnation of the British king.
Description of his British youth.
His conversion.
His self defense.

3. Whose historical writing did not describe fifth century Britain?
Gildas Bandonicus
Nennius
Patrick
Pliny

4. What did St. Patrick attempt to chase out of Ireland?
Evil
The Irish
Sheep
Snakes

5. Why was a shamrock associated with Patrick?
Because it's green.
Because Patrick used it to demonstrate the Trinity.
Because the sheep he tended ate shamrocks.
Because shamrocks grow in Ireland.

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