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Irish Dance Set Pieces

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Irish Dance Set Pieces game quiz
"One aspect of Irish Dancing is the Set Dance. This quiz is about set dances in general and the history of how each set dance got its name."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What word in the title of a set dance means the song was written to honor someone?
    humor
    tune
    air
    planxty


2. Which famous person are these set dances related to: "Downfall of Paris", "Bonaparte's Retreat", "Madame Bonaparte"?
    Answer: (One Word)


3. What set dance was named after a drinking party at a particular place?
    Planxty Davis
    The Storyteller
    The Lodge Road
    Humors of Bandon


4. Which set dance title is actually a code for Bonnie Prince Charles?
    The Piper through the Meadow Straying
    Three Sea Captains
    The Blackbird
    The Wandering Musician


5. What set dance is named after an area in County Wexford, Ireland?
    Kilkenney Races
    Job of Journeywork
    Garden of Daisies
    The Lodge Road


6. Which of the following set dances is not considered a traditional set?
    The Storyteller
    Job of Journeywork
    St. Patrick's Day
    The Blackbird


7. In the United States, what level Irish dance competitor performs a set dance as part of their competition?
    Prizewinner
    Open Championship
    Preliminary Championship
    Novice


8. Which set dance changes tempo mid-tune?
    Rub the Bag
    Hurry the Jug
    The Hunt
    Is the Big Man Within


9. What are the two parts of the set dance called?
    second step and set
    kickoff and ending
    lead around and set
    lead around and first step


10. What is another name for the set dance "Miss Brown's Fancy"?
    Three Sea Captains
    The Piper Through the Meadow Straying
    Planxty Brown
    Kilkenny Races

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