It’s St George’s day but how much do you know about England’s patron saint?

HAPPY St George’s Day! It’s time to fly your flags and celebrate the Patron Saint of England.

But do you slay when it comes to knowing the history of the dragon-destroyer?

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Do you slay it when it comes to knowing the history of England’s patron saint?Credit: Alamy

Try Sarah Arnold’s fun quiz to find out.

1) WHERE is St George believed to have been born?

A: TurkeyB: EnglandC: Scotland

2) HOW much time did St George spend in England?

A: His whole life (except when he slayed the dragon)B: Until he was 16C: He never set foot on English soil

3) WHAT notable other event also ­reportedly happened on St George’s Day?

A: The first Punch and Judy show was performedB: Shakespeare was born and diedC: Morris dancing was invented

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Was St George’s Day when the first ever Punch and Judy show was invented?Credit: Alamy

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Or could it be that Morris dancing was invented on the day?Credit: Alamy

4) WHAT was St George’s day job beyond his side-hustle of dragon ­slaying?

A: KnightB: Roman army officerC: Serf

5) WHY did he kill the dragon?

A: It was going to eat a princess following a Hunger Games-style selection ­processB: It kept burning things down when it belchedC: It had a Dragon’s Den

6) WHAT song is traditionally sung on St George’s Day?

A: JerusalemB: Slay Bells RingC: I Just Called To Slay I Love You

7) WHICH of these does St George appear on?

A: Order of ServiceB: Royal Order of the GarterC: Last Orders

8) WHERE did the dragon live according to legend?

A: ChinaB: LibyaC: Wales

9) WHICH of these foods is now a staple of St George’s Day ­celebrations?

A: Fish and chipsB: RarebitC: Haggis

10) WHICH organisation is St George the patron of?

A: The SASB: The ScoutsC: RNLI

11) WHICH of these events don’t happen on St George’s Day ­traditionally?

A: Egg and spoon raceB: Morris DancingC: Punch and Judy show

12) ACCORDING to ­legend, the dragon held villagers to ransom in a dispute over what?

A: WaterB: WindC: Fire

13) WHICH of these is traditionally not a Bank Holiday?

A: St Andrew’s DayB: St George’s DayC: St Patrick’s Day

14) WHICH residence houses the St George’s Chapel?

A: Downing StreetB: Windsor CastleC: Buckingham Palace

15) ST GEORGE’S is the capital of where?

A: GrenadaB: JamaicaC: Aruba

Answers

1, A. 2, C. 3, B. 4, B. 5, A. 6, A. 7, B. 8, B. 9, A. 10, B. 11, A. 12, A. 13, B. 14, B. 15, A.