
		August 20, 2008

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Valentine's Day Quiz

Are you a good Valentine? Test your knowledge about Valentine's Day with our fun quiz!

1. When is Valentine's Day?
   Second Sunday in February
   14th of February
   15th of February
   29th of February

2. Which flowers are usually associated with the Valentine's Day?
   Lilies
   Tulips
   Roses
   Daisies

3. In which language means "Eu te amo" "I love you"?
   Spanish
   Portuguese
   French
   Italian

4. Which of the following is NOT a common gift on Valentine's Day?
   Jewelry
   Chocolate
   Cards
   Valentine eggs

5. What is the origin of today's celebration of the Valentine's Day?
   It is based on the Roman celebration "Lupercalia" which worships Juno, the goddess of marriage.
   It is based on the homecoming celebration in 1945 when American troops came back after defeating the Germans in the Normandy.
   It is based on the celtic festival "Beltane" which celebrates the end of the winter and the beginning of the spring.

6. Who was Valentine?
   Valentine was an Italian poet who was in love with a girl who didn't return his feelings. Valentin wrote her a letter every day for over two years. Finally she fell in love with him and married him. Their wedding day became the Valentine's Day.
   Valentine was a Roman priest who was executed in 269 AD because he married couples against the will of the emperor. 435 AD he was canonized and became St Valentin, the patron of lovers.
   Valentine was the gardener of King Louis XIV in Versailles. He had a wonderful rose garden. Valentin loved to give these roses to newly wed couples.

7. When was the first Valentine's Card sent?
   1815 by Napoleon while he planned the battle of Waterloo
   1415 by the Duke of Orleans while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London
   1750 by Casanova to his very first love
   1932 by Winston Churchill to the Queen of England

8. What is the name of the little boy shooting arrows to make people fall in love?
   Uranus
   Cupid
   Saturnus
   Mars

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