A Day at the Waxworks

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1. In which decade did the legendary Madame Tussaud begin creating her famous wax figures? 1600s 1920s 1790s 1850s

2. Wax figures from London's Rock Circus museum including Sting and The Beatles were used in the video for which U2 song? The Sweetest Thing Beautiful Day Stranger In A Strange Land Better Than The Real Thing

3. What is the name of the famous waxworks in Blackpool, England? Madame Tussaud's Louis Tussaud's World Of Wax The Waxwork Palace

4. Rock Circus use real hair in the making of all their models. Is this true or false? True False

5. Which Beatles' album sleeve features the Madame Tussaud's figures of The Beatles? Yellow Submarine Abbey Road Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Let It Be

6. What material is used to make the eyes for waxwork models? Rubber China Cotton Acrylic

7. Many famous people contribute to the making of their wax figures. What did musician Lenny Kravitz donate to Rock Circus for his model? A pair of boots His guitar An outfit and body jewellery A watch and a belt

8. What was the first name of Madame Tussaud? Mary Marie Anne Margaret

9. Approximately how long does it take to create one wax figure? 2 weeks 5 years 2 years 6 months

10. What is Louis Tussaud's relationship to Madame Tussaud? Son Great grandson Brother No relation

11. What type of wax is used in the construction of wax figures? Ear wax Paraffin wax Candle wax Beeswax

12. Which 1933 horror film starring Lionel Atwill and Fay Wray tells the story of a wax museum destroyed in a fire? Doctor X The Picture Of Dorian Gray Fire At The Waxworks Mystery Of The Wax Museum

13. There is a Madame Tussaud's waxworks in several of the world's major cities. Which of these is not a location for Madame Tussaud's? Tokyo London Las Vegas Amsterdam

14. What is special about Madame Tussaud's model of Jennifer Lopez? She sings and dances Her hair changes colour She blushes She smiles when a button is pressed

15. Which famous American showman, better known for his circus, also owned a waxworks? William Werner Philip Astley PT Barnum TS Barford