Warwick Castle Trivia Quiz

Answer: 914

In the year 914, when Warwick was threatened by Danish invaders, Ethelfleda, the daughter of Alfred the Great ordered the building of a "burgh", or an earthen rampart to protect the small hilltop town. The castle has been added to and developed for hundreds of years.

Answer: Great Hall

The Great Hall has been the heart of the castle throughout its history. It is believed that in the middle ages, the Great Hall was where the Cedar Drawing room is today.

Answer: Avon

The River Avon was very important for the castle's survival. It was used for many years to supply power to the Mill and Engine House. Also in the river is River Island, which in the 1890s was inhabited by Japanese deer, Chinese geese, an ant bear, an emu, assorted racoons, and an elephant! These exotic animals were collected by the Countess of Warwick.

Answer: True

Water from the River Avon was used as the source of power and of course to pump water into the castle. In 1894, the Earl of Warwick used it to generate electricity.

Answer: 1871

Before the fire was brought under control, it swept through the Private Apartments and damaged the Great Hall.

Answer: 5

Guy's Tower, built in the 14th century, was important to the castle's defense. It is 12-sided and 39 meters high. The first four stories consist of central stone-vaulted chamber with two small side rooms. One was a gardrobe, or a toilet, and the other was probably a bedchamber.

Answer: Thomas de Beauchamp

Caesar's Tower was built in the 14th century and rises 44.8 meters from the solid rock above the river level. It is three stories, not including the dungeon, and topped with a platform and a parapet.

Answer: The Mound

The Mound was built in 1068 and was another important part of the castle's defense system. In the 17th century, Sir Fulke Greville planted a garden there. Today it is a good vantage point for viewing the castle grounds.

Answer: Sir Fulke Greville

Sir Fulke Greville was a prominent Elizabethan and Jacobean courtier and poet. He had tombs for him and his friend, poet Sir Phillip Sidney, to be buried in St. Paul's. In the end it was in the Church of St. Mary in Warwick where he was buried in the tomb he had prepared for himself. It is believed that his ghost still haunts the Ghost Tower where he had lodged.

Answer: True

Madame Toussaud's has a history spanning over 200 years. Due to recent expansion, there are now Madame Toussaud's attractions in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, and New York.