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Quiz about Come to an English Country Fair

Come to an English Country Fair Quiz

Many English towns and villages have their own summer fair, some big, some small. Although some places invent new names for these tents, there are also the traditional ones. How many of these can you recognise?

A multiple-choice quiz by Toeknee448. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Toeknee448

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,667

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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525

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Question 1 of 10

1. This stall at the English Country Fair is where people dispose of goods they no longer need but which are too good to throw away. For what animal is this stall named? Hint

White Elephant

Flying Ducks

Pink Pig

Lazy Lions

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Question 2 of 10

2. The ladies of the area usually stock this stall with their baking. They frequently serve, wearing pristine white or bright flowery aprons and head scarves. What is it called? Hint

Tea Time Treats

Food and Drink stall

Cake Stall

Kitchen Creations

3. This is where the men (mostly) show off their abilities as gardeners. They prefer to have competitions for the best of their large marrows, straight cucumbers and huge dahlia blooms, rather than sell them. What happens in their tent at the Village Fair? Hint

Produce Competition

Harvest Display

Whose is the Biggest?

Flower and Vegetable Show

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Question 4 of 10

4. You might find "How to Rob Banks Without Violence" and "Whittaker's Almanac 1953" together with a "Road map of London Bus Routes, 1947" and an early edition of "Barnaby Rudge" here. What is this English fairground stall? Hint

Curios

Lucky Dip

Novelty Items

Book stall

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Question 5 of 10

5. This stall is usually quite small, because the things it sells are small, but the young ladies love it when they visit the English Country Fair and spend hours examining them. What stall is this? Hint

Old photographs

Foreign Coins

Second Hand Jewelry

Postage Stamps

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Question 6 of 10

6. This English Country Fair stall does not sell exactly what it says. There would be an outcry if it did, but nevertheless, everybody knows what it does sell and it is very popular with some visitors. It is frequently full of animals. So what is it called?
Hint

Weapons supply

Pet stall

Stolen goods treasure chest

Rotten fruit emporium

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Question 7 of 10

7. The center of a lot of English Country Fairs is the show ring. Sometimes there are so many classes and displays that there may be more than one. In rural shows, what is often used to mark out the edge of the ring, and is also used for seating? Hint

bales of hay

wire netting

fencing posts

cobble stones

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Question 8 of 10

8. What sort of shows would NOT appear in the main arena at an English Country Fair? Hint

Dancing by local school children

Best Hereford Bull

Dog Obedience

Steeple jacking

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Question 9 of 10

9. Local craftsmen frequently demonstrate their skills and sell their goods at Country Fairs in England. Which of these crafts is NOT suitable for this purpose? Hint

Carving

Glass blowing

Calligraphy

Walking stick making.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Had enough of this English Country Fair? Off to the refreshment tent then, but what are the locals most likely to call it? Hint

Quiet Tent.

Rest a While

The Beer Tent

The Local

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This stall at the English Country Fair is where people dispose of goods they no longer need but which are too good to throw away. For what animal is this stall named?

Answer: White Elephant

Although some people try to dispose of their rubbish, organisers prefer to have quality objects and it is often possible to find quite valuable knick-knacks. Goods range from kitchen equipment and china to lamps and small furniture.

2. The ladies of the area usually stock this stall with their baking. They frequently serve, wearing pristine white or bright flowery aprons and head scarves. What is it called?

Answer: Cake Stall

The Cake Stall is frequently the first to sell out. It sells cakes, buns, breads, and even preserves and looks a treat. These days there are health rules and regulations to be observed in the baking and selling of these goods. When they were first introduced it was feared that even the most hygienic bakers would not be able to contribute, but people have adjusted and these stalls are as good as ever.

Answer: Flower and Vegetable Show

The things on show here have been lovingly tended from the time they carefully chose the seeds, through the watering, weeding and feeding to the washing and careful arrangements. This tent has a smell that is unique and people wander round going "OOH" and "AAAHH" and "Just look at this one!"

Answer: Book stall

Many people simply pass by this stall, but there are plenty who come every year to spend hours browsing among the unusual titles and generally end up spending more than they intended in buying books at ridiculously cheap prices, and then find they have to get friends to share the weight of carrying them home.

Answer: Second Hand Jewelry

It is amazing how much difference the girls can make to the look of an old necklace by twisting it round their heads or wrists. Occasionally quite valuable bits of jewelry that need only cleaning or a minor repair can be found here.

Answer: Pet stall

The Pet Stall Sells pet food, beds, and grooming equipment, together with hand made dog coats, cat toys and rabbit chewing sticks.

Answer: bales of hay

Bales of hay are easily available and cheap because they can be returned to their farmer-owners afterwards. There are two drawbacks, though. One is for those who have hay fever. The other is that you may be sitting there only to find yourself joined by a hungry goat who has escaped from his handler and is eating your seat.

8. What sort of shows would NOT appear in the main arena at an English Country Fair?

Answer: Steeple jacking

There are many other competitions and exhibitions such as tug of war, Morris Dancing, local brass band concert, tent-erecting and camp-fire-lighting done for speed, and these are always popular.

9. Local craftsmen frequently demonstrate their skills and sell their goods at Country Fairs in England. Which of these crafts is NOT suitable for this purpose?

Answer: Glass blowing

People always like to watch someone else at work. Glass blowing requires furnaces at very high temperatures and could be dangerous. Carving, sometimes done by taking natural wood - bark-and-all, and carving owls and gnomes from it for the garden. Calligraphy is the making of beautiful lettering.

Some walking sticks may take days to make because the wood needs to be soaked in order to achieve a bend and the final varnish must dry, but there are intermediate steps that are interesting for visitors to watch.

10. Had enough of this English Country Fair? Off to the refreshment tent then, but what are the locals most likely to call it?

Answer: The Beer Tent

I have seen many a fair set up and this is almost always the first tent to be erected and the last to be taken down. We English yokels know what is important!

Source: Author Toeknee448

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