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Quiz about Circus 1
Quiz about Circus 1

Circus 1 Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz relating to one of America's favorite pastimes. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
steiny1
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
77,117
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1287
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Question 1 of 10
1. John Wayne appeared in which of the following circus movies? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what year was Clown College found? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following were NOT part of earlier circuses? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What President reportedly attended a Rickett's Circus and sold the company a horse? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which city was the first circus in the United States? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Larry Harmon introduced what clown in the early 1950s? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where does the word 'circus' come from? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where was the first modern circus staged? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When are circus tents believed to have come into use? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who played 'Buttons' the clown in the Oscar winning movie 'The Greatest Show On Earth'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. John Wayne appeared in which of the following circus movies?

Answer: Circus World

This was a 1964 movie made in Spain. It co-starred Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth and Lloyd Nolan.
2. In what year was Clown College found?

Answer: 1968

It was founded in Sarasota, Florida by theatrical promoter, Irvin Feld. It is open from July to September and as of 1999 has graduated more than 1200 students.The official name is Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Clown College.
3. Which of the following were NOT part of earlier circuses?

Answer: Flying Trapeze

Although aerobatic acts were part of the circus the flying trapeze did not come about until 1859.
4. What President reportedly attended a Rickett's Circus and sold the company a horse?

Answer: Washington

According to reports this took place in 1797.
5. In which city was the first circus in the United States?

Answer: Philadelphia

In 1792, it was introduced by John Bill Ricketts an English equestrian.
6. Larry Harmon introduced what clown in the early 1950s?

Answer: Bozo

Buttons was the clown in 'The Greatest Show On Earth' and Clarabell was the clown on the 'Howdy Doody Show'.
7. Where does the word 'circus' come from?

Answer: Latin

It is from the Latin word for circle or ring.
8. Where was the first modern circus staged?

Answer: London

In 1768 by Philip Astley who performed as a trick rider.
9. When are circus tents believed to have come into use?

Answer: 1700s

One ring circus tents first appeared in France in the 1790s.
10. Who played 'Buttons' the clown in the Oscar winning movie 'The Greatest Show On Earth'?

Answer: Jimmy Stewart

Buttons was a murderer disguised as a clown traveling with the circus to avoid being arrested.
Source: Author steiny1

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