St Andrew's Day quiz: How much do you know about Scotland's patron saint?

Think you know all about St Andrew's Day? See how you fare by taking our quiz.

The Scotsman
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On Nov 29, 2016
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What was St Andrew's mother tongue?

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Which Edinburgh cathedral holds relics of St Andrew?

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St Andrew is the patron saint of pregnant women.

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How many times did St Andrew visit Scotland while alive?

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Which British prime minister was born on St Andrew's Day 1874?

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Under which First Minister did St Andrew's Day become an official public holiday in Scotland?

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In Scotland and the north of England an old superstition involved the carving of a St Andrew's cross into the lintel or posts of the fireplace - to prevent what from entering the house?

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What was St Andrew's occupation?

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Where is the modern-day location of St Andrew's birthplace, Bethsaida?

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Which international maritime signal flag uses the St Andrew's Cross and means "My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water"?

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St Andrew is the patron saint of which chivalric order created in 1687?

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Who was Andy Murray's opponent when Alex Salmond waved this St Andrew's Cross?

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What religion was St Andrew at birth?

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St Andrew was one of Jesus Christ's Twelve Apostles, as described in Matthew 10:2-4.

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This English football stadium is called St Andrews. Which team does it belong to?

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What is the Latin name for the St Andrew's Cross?

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St Andrew is the patron saint of several nations, including Scotland, Greece, Romania, Russia and...

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What food is traditionally eaten on St Andrew's Day?

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What does the name Andrew mean?

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Where was Saint Andrew crucified?

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