1. Legend of Saint Patrick

2. This is a famous legend from Ireland
This is a famous legend from Ireland. Ireland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean.

3. A long time ago there lived a priest in Ireland. His name was Patrick.

4. In Ireland there lived many snakes, too. People were afraid of snakes.

5. Patrick wanted to help. How could they get rid of the snakes?

6. He took a drum and played it loudly – and all the snakes slid away
He took a drum and played it loudly – and all the snakes slid away. Patrick walked all over the island, until the last snake was gone.

7. The people were very happy. They called Patrick a Saint
The people were very happy. They called Patrick a Saint. Today you can't find any snakes in Ireland.

8. Questions Which ocean is the island of Ireland in? Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean

9. The island of Ireland is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
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The island of Ireland is located in the Atlantic Ocean.

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11. How did the priest named Patrick get rid of the snakes?
He hit them with a stick
He sang to them
He beat a drum loudly

12. The priest named Patrick took a drum and played it loudly.
That is Correct!
The priest named Patrick took a drum and played it loudly.

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14. What did the people call Patrick after he chased the snakes from Ireland?
Saint
Crazy Man
Priest

15. The people called Patrick a Saint.
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The people called Patrick a Saint.

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17. Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!