1. Purple, _______ and gold are the official colors of Mardi Gras.   red   green   white   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. The carnival begins on the day of _______.   Ascension   Epiphany   Thanksgiving   Half-n-half Clue   3. Traditionally _______  are eaten during Mardi Gras.   cookies   doughnuts   cakes   Half-n-half Clue   4. The word 'carnival' comes from the _______ language.   German   Latin   Spanish   Half-n-half Clue   5. Carnival occurs before _______.   Lent   Christmas   Shrovetide   Half-n-half Clue   6. A carnival _______ is often organized during a carnival.   day   conference   parade   Half-n-half Clue   7. The three colors of Mardi Gras stand for _______, faith and power.   justice   youth   joy   Half-n-half Clue