1. What colour is jet? Green White Red Black

2. Polished jet was used to make mirrors in medieval times. True or false? True False

3. Jet is an unusually pure and hard form of fossilised wood. From which tree does the wood come? Spruce Oak Monkey Puzzle Pine

4. ‘Hard’ jet is formed in saline conditions, whereas ‘soft’ jet is formed in freshwater. Which type is most suitable for working into jewellery and ornaments? Soft Neither type Both types Hard

5. Which town in Yorkshire, England is the world’s biggest manufacturer of jet? Richmond Harrogate York Whitby

6. Which Queen of England, following her husband’s death in the 1860s, wore jet whilst in mourning? Queen Victoria Queen Anne Queen Elizabeth I Queen Mary

7. During the 18th and 19th centuries, was jet used as a charm to ward off evil spirits? Yes No

8. Jet is often known by another name. What is it? Black opal Black diamond Black amber Black pearl

9. Which of these is not a property of jet? Soft Lightweight Conducts electricity Heavy

10. Jet is the birthstone for which month? None of these December May August