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1. Who came to be called the father of the Modern Circus?
2. The first American circus took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. What year was it?
3. Which of these is a quote from P.T. Barnum?
4. What is a Funambulist?
5. Who was the first human cannonball?
6. What nationality were the Ringling Brothers?
7. 'Lot Lice' is a circus term. What does it mean?
8. What is a roustabout?
9. There are three types of clowns. Which one wears a big red nose?
10. What happens when there is trouble or some delay during a circus performance?
11. Which civilisation is credited with creating the first circuses?
12. Who is credited with building the first permanent circus building, and also inventing the 13. On 12 November 1859, what was Jules Leotard the first to do, at the Cirque Napoleon in Paris?
14. Which author built and operated 'Cirque Municipal' in 1874? At the time it was the largest circus in France?
15. What happened at the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus at Hartford, Connecticut on July 6, 1944?
16. In 1947, which famous family achieved a seven-person pyramid on a high-wire, 35 feet above the ground?
17. Emma George, an Australian pole-vault champion, is a well-known graduate of which Australian children's circus, which was formed in 1979 as part of the International Year of the Child initiatives?
18. What Polish word for 'circus' has given its name to a type of poster art?
19. What name is given to the tent-like structure that some travelling circuses still use?
20. What type of elephant does the Ringling Bros. Circus use the most of? Indian or African?21. In circus parlance, what is a funambulist?
22. Which spy and adventure writer published a book called 'Circus' in 1975?
23. What do circus aerialists call their safety harness?
24. What is this famous quote? 'There's a ______ born every minute'.
25. What circus has performed all over the world with tours named Quidam, La Nouba, Alegria and Saltimbanco?
26.What is the name of the tent where a circus takes place?
27. Have youever heard the expression, "under the bigtop"?
28. Do you know any circus superstitions?
29. Name two circus superstitions.
30. How many rings are in a traditional circus?
31. Which one is usually the largest ring?
32. Do you think this is how they came up with the expression "three-ring circus"?
33. Can you name the famous Disney elephant that starred in his own movie?
34.What was unusual about Dumbo's ears?
35. How did circus performers and animals travel from town to town in the early 1900s?
36. The show put on by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is called what?
37. Share any of your personal stories about going to the circus
38. What circus acts do you enjoy?
39. What are the performers who fly through the air called?
40. Which of the circus performers need to have good balance?
41. Did youknow tightrope walkers are also called "funambulists."
42. What is the name of the person who directs the ceremonies at the circus?
43. What does the ringmaster say to open the circus?
44. What is probably the biggest animal in the circus?
45. This man (or woman!) is very brave and trains animals for a MANE event. Who are they?
46. What does the lion trainer use to distract the lion so he will forget about attacking?
47. How long is the current Ringling Bros. circus train?
48. What are the tall “legs” that clowns sometimes walk on called?
49. What is a bicycle with one wheel called?
50. Name of the first circus ever held.
51. Can you guess where the first circus was held?
52. In Ancient Rome, the circus included equestrian battles. What animals would be involved with that?
53. During the cold winter months, what state is home to the Ringling Bros. Circus?
54. Elephants love these salty treats. What are they?
55. What should a circus performer keep in his/her pocket for luck from an elephant?
56. In 1882 (a long time ago) the London Zoo sold an elephant to the Barnum & Bailey Circus. What was his name?
57. Do you know how much Barnum paid for him?
58. What kinds of big cats might you see at the circus?
59. What sugary, spun candy treat is a favorite among kids at the circus?
60. This snack has a caramel or a candy coating and is sometimes associated with autumn, but you can find it at a circus! What is it called?
61. What fried dough treat is named after a body part of an elephant?
62. What's your favorite circus treat?
63. What treat comes in a box decorated like a circus wagon?
64. How many different animals are located in this box of treats?
65. Can you name any animal in the boxes?
66. Finish the phrase: "Lions and tigers and __________"
67. What role did Weary Willie play at the circus?
68. Was he a happy or sad clown?
69. What was his real name?
70. What is the word used to describe a collection of animals for study or display?
71. What is a roustabout?
72. What does the "rubberman" sell at the circus?
73. Circus folks are fussy about their costumes, and performers guard their wardrobe trunks with everything they've got. Which action signals a career change for a circus worker?
74. What sound should a circus worker or performer never make while under the big top?
75. What should you never open under the big top for fear of bringing bad luck your way?
76. Trapeze artists may aspire to fly like birds, but a real feathered fowl inside the big top spells trouble. What does circus superstition predict will happen if a bird flutters under the tent?
77. Why did famed circus star, Tiny Kline, hate the color yellow and refuse to wear it?
78. Warding off evil spirits under the big top and on the back lot isn't easy, but which combination of quirky circus-centric actions is bound to bring good luck?
79. Which of the following events under the big top can signal that romance is right around the corner?
80. According to circus superstition, why should a roustabout never bed down for the night under the big top?
81. From the costumes to the tents, there is a great deal of color in the circus. But what hue do performers avoid like the plague, and why?
82. According to circus lore, what do circus performers avoid doing before a show?
83. What is a mud circus?
84. If you're a circus clown in search of cherry pie, you are:
85. A jackpot is usually something you want to hit, but what does this term mean under the big top?
86. If you're a funambulist, what's your role in the circus?
87. If a roustabout is busy moving guys from one end of the ring to the other, what is he doing?
88. The clowns and acrobats are busy with charivari. What are they doing?
89. Which of the following places is an appropriate place for a circus employee to keep his kiester?
90. If you have a liberty act in the circus, you are:
91. If a First of May is hiding in the doniker instead of appearing in the ring, what does that mean?
92. If you're a candy butcher with a circus, what is your act?
93. Under what conditions would a circus band play Sousa's famous march, "Stars and Stripes Forever"?
94. What are the fast marches called that circuses play at the beginning and end of shows?
95. What do the Big Apple Circus performers call the waiting area beneath the bandstand where performers prepare to enter the ring?
96. How did the Wallenda family get the nickname, “The Flying Wallendas”?
97. How did promoter P.T. Barnum advertise his famous sideshow attraction, the Feejee Mermaid?
98. In the early 20th century, how were female performers often portrayed by American circus advertisers?
99. Which famous circus personality revolutionized the American circus by introducing the sideshow and museum aspect to the production?
100. Which type of clown is more likely to take a pie to the mug or fall on his face for a laugh in the ring?
101. In what nation was the circus nationalized in the 1920s?
102. Which monarch took a deep interest in the circus and established an international circus festival that survives to this day?
103. Which civilisation is credited with creating the first circuses?
104. Who is credited with building the first permanent circus building, and also inventing the circus 'ring' in 1769?
105. On 12 November 1859, what was Jules Leotard the first to do, at the Cirque Napoleon in Paris?
106. Which author built and operated 'Cirque Municipal' in 1874? At the time it was the largest circus in France.
107. What happened at the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus at Hartford, Connecticut on July 6, 1944?
108. In 1947, which famous family achieved a seven-person pyramid on a high-wire, 35 feet above the ground?
109. Emma George, an Australian pole-vault champion, is a well-known graduate of which Australian children's circus, which was formed in 1979 as part of the International Year of the Child initiatives?
110. What Polish word for 'circus' has given its name to a type of poster art?
111. What name is given to the tent-like structure that some travelling circuses still use?
112. Which spy and adventure writer published a book called 'Circus' in 1975?
113. What do circus aerialists call their safety harness?
114. What is this famous quote? 'There's a ______ born every minute'.
115. What circus has performed all over the world with tours named Quidam, La Nouba, Alegria and Saltimbanco?
116. When was the Ringling Brothers Circus founded?
117. How many of the Ringling Brothers were involved in the initial creation of the circus?
118. In 1871, owners Dan Castello and William C. Coup persuaded businessman P.T. Barnum to lend his name and financial support to a circus they had already created. How many words were contained in the official name used for that circus?
119. What was the first name used to bill the show created and founded by the Ringling Brothers?
120. During the 1880's, what distinguished the Ringling Bros. Circus from other performing circuses of the time, that aided them in becoming a success?
121. In 1907, the circus operated by Anthony Bailey and P.T. Barnum was purchased by the Ringling Brothers. In what year did the two circuses first perform as a single combined show?
122. During the course of a performance, what song would never be played by the circus band under normal circumstances?
123. What historic event occurred on July 6, 1944, during the afternoon performance of Ringling Bro. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, in Hartford Connecticut?
124. Who was the first "Singing Ringmaster" for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus?
125. Which company once owned the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus?
126. Johnny Eck began work as a carnival freak in 1923, at the age of 12. He toured with his physically normal twin brother, Robert, to heighten the amazement of the audience. What was Johnny billed as?
127. Jeannie and Al Tomaini billed themselves as "The World's Strangest Married Couple". What was so odd about them?
128. Frank Lentini had three legs, all of different lengths. He walked on the longer, primary pair of legs, and used the third, vestigial leg to kick a ball as part of his show. But Frank had an additional topic he liked to address in his "pitch cards". What was it?
129. Millie and Christine McCoy were conjoined twins, billed variously as "The United African Twins" and "The Two-Headed Nightingale". What did they do with the considerable sum of money they earned in show business?
130. Julia Pastrana was born in Mexico in 1834. She had a beard and an excessive growth of thick, black hair all over her body. Her act consisted of singing and dancing, as she was said to have a lovely voice and graceful form. What is so unusual about the most popular photograph of Julia, in which she wears a beautiful embroidered dress and a fierce, proud expression?
131.Charles Sherwood Stratton went from obscurity to fame under the tutelage of showman P. T. Barnum. Barnum created a persona for Stratton, managed to secure an audience with Queen Victoria, and even orchestrated Stratton's wedding to the lovely Lavinia Warren (Bump). What was the stage name Barnum gave to Charles Sherwood Stratton?
132. Rosa and Josefa Blazek were born in Czechoslovakia in 1878. Joined at the hip, they performed a musical act. What did Rosa do in 1910 that shocked the world and added to the twins' ability to draw a crowd?
133. Bill Durks was billed as "The Two-Faced Man". How many eyes did he have?
134. Grady Stiles Jr. was born with ectrodactyly, a genetic condition that causes the fingers and toes to fuse, giving the hands and feet a clawlike appearance. But Grady Stiles Jr. made headlines for something totally unrelated to his condition and his career. What did he do?
135. Robert Pershing Wadlow, the tallest man ever, didn't like the indignity of the circus or sideshow, but still had to find a way to meet the expenses of putting clothes and shoes on his 8'11.1" frame. Since his enormous size made most jobs impossible, what did Robert end up doing to earn money?
136. John Wayne appeared in which of the following circus movies?
137. In what year was Clown College found?
138. Which of the following were NOT part of earlier circuses?
139. What President reportedly attended a Rickett's Circus and sold the company a horse?
140. In which city was the first circus in the United States?
141. Larry Harmon introduced what clown in the early 1950's?
142. Where does the word 'circus' come from?
143. Where was the first modern circus staged?
144. When are circus tents believed to have come into use?
145. Who played 'Buttons' the clown in the Oscar winning movie 'The Greatest Show On Earth'?
146. The oldest record of a clown dates back to around 2500 B.C. Which country was he from?
147. Yu Sze was a Chinese clown who performed as a court jester. Is he considered to be a national hero in China?
148. Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Clowning'?
149. How many types of clowns are accepted by major clown organizations in competitions?
150. Which of these clowns was one of the main models for 'Uncle Sam'?
151. Which of the following is NOT one of the Clown Commandments?
152. By what name is a group of clowns performing for a specific circus known as?
153. What colour face paint is considered unlucky among clowns?
154. Which of the following can a clown do while in costume?
Questions on The Night Circus
155. What does Le Cirque Des Reves mean?
156. The whole of Le Cirque Des Reves is formed by a series of what shape?
157. What is the color theme of the Le Cirque Des Reves?
158. Prospero the Enchanter is what to Celia?
159.Who is Celia's opponent in the game/challenge?
160. Who is the first person Marco kisses?
161. How does Hector Bowen die?
162. What "proof" did Bailey acquire to prove he went into the circus during daylight hours?
163. What are the nicknames for Winston Aidan Murray and Penelope Aislin Murray?
164. What special events does Chandresh like to hold at his house?
165. Who started the "Reveurs" group?
166. Poppet and Widget do a show with what?
167. Who created the Ice Garden?
168. Who created the Wishing Tree? (The Tree on Fire)
169. For the game to end, one of them has to die...So who ended up dying?
170. What colors are Le Cirque De Reves' tents, ground, etc.?
171. In the end of the book, what does Celia do to save her and Marco from Tsukiko?
172. What does Celia dislike about Marco that he changes at the 13th year of the circus party?
173. What happened on the opening night of the circus?
174. What is Celia's position in Le Cirque De Reves?
175. This ancient circus, situated between the Palatine and Aventine hills, was both the first and the largest circus in Rome. Name it?
176. Who was the creator of the French circus, who is also thought to be one of the creators of modern circus?
177. In which state did the first circus building in the USA open in 1793?
178. What was typical for the 'Cirque nouveau' or the 'New Circus' that developed in the 1970s in France, Australia, the USA.and the UK?
179. What is the 'presenter' of a traditional circus show called?
180. 'O' and 'Ovo' are among the shows performed by this circus group founded in 1984.
181. Name the Frenchman who invented the 'flying trapeze' in 1859.
182. Which traveling circus of the early 20th century, based in Peru, Indiana, was the inspiration for Cathy Day's novel 'The Circus in Winter'?
183. Which of these is the name of an old British circus dynasty that toured Europe and the Far East with their shows?
184. What circus was founded in 1995 by a duo named 'Fireplay'?
185. Buffoons, jesters, and fools became more commonly known as clowns in __________?
186. Elephants were probably difficult animals keep in the circus because the eat about ________ pounds of plants each day.
187. The Circus World Museum, which has the largest collection of circus wagons, is located where?
188. With what trick does the parade that closes a circus end?
189. What modern day circus orginated in Quebec City?
190. How many brothers actually made up Ringling Brothers?
191. The International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco gives away awards and the highest honor is the _________.
192. What is your Favorite act in the circus?
193. If you were in the circus How do you think you would die?
194. What do you wear?
195. Have you ever been to a circus?
196. If so, when was the last time you went to a circus?
197. What do you think about fire breathers?
198. Imagine you went to an imaginary circus tent, what two colors was it?
199. What acts would you not be caught DEAD doing at the circus?
200. Did you learn any thing you didn't know about the circus doing this quiz?

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