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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Try Sarah Arnold’s fun quiz to find out.

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

A: Turkey
B: England
C: Scotland

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

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A: His whole life (except when he slayed the dragon)
B: Until he was 16
C: 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 performed
B: Shakespeare was born and died
C: Morris dancing was invented

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

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A: Knight
B: Roman army officer
C: Serf

5) WHY did he kill the dragon?

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

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

A: Jerusalem
B: Slay Bells Ring
C: I Just Called To Slay I Love You

7) WHICH of these does St George appear on?

A: Order of Service
B: Royal Order of the Garter
C: Last Orders

8) WHERE did the dragon live according to legend?

A: China
B: Libya
C: Wales

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

A: Fish and chips
B: Rarebit
C: Haggis

10) WHICH organisation is St George the patron of?

A: The SAS
B: The Scouts
C: RNLI

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

A: Egg and spoon race
B: Morris Dancing
C: Punch and Judy show

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

A: Water
B: Wind
C: Fire

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

A: St Andrew’s Day
B: St George’s Day
C: St Patrick’s Day

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

A: Downing Street
B: Windsor Castle
C: Buckingham Palace

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

A: Grenada
B: Jamaica
C: Aruba