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Cemeteries Can be Fun

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Cemeteries Can be Fun game quiz
" Cemeteries are full of information that tell us a lot about our history and our present. Many people think being a cemetery enthusiast is a little morbid, but those hooked by this hobby know that it can be both rewarding and enjoyable."

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1. What term do cemetery enthusiasts use to describe their hobby of exploring a cemetery?
    Tomb hopping
    Graving
    Cemetery visiting
    History Hunting


2. Which of these purposes would be a good reason to explore a cemetery?
    Historical purposes
    All of these would be a good reason to explore a cemetery
    Genealogical purposes
    Architectural purposes


3. If some one dares to clean a gravestone, what items do cemetery preservationists suggest you use?
    A hammer and a chisel
    Water and a soft bristled brush
    Harsh chemicals
    Acid and a lighter


4. What did you find if you discovered a "zinker" while visiting a cemetery?
    A pine tree planted by a grave
    A pot used to hold artificial flowers
    A gravestone made from zinc
    The gate to a crypt


5. While exploring a cemetery, you find a grave marker with the letters "WOW" inscribed on it. What did you find?
    A grave marker provided by the Woodmen of the World
    A gravestone provided to members of the Wild Old Women Club
    A really big grave marker
    The grave of Willy Oldham Wonka


6. Many historical cemeteries offer guided tours to the public.
    True
    False


7. On a walk through a cemetery you discover a cenotaph. What did you find?
    An oval shaped gravestone placed on a large granite base
    A metal placard placed in the ground by a gravestone indicating what war a veteran has fought in
    A tomb or monument erected in honor of a person or persons whose remains are elsewhere
    A temporary headstone marking a grave


8. Some cemetery enthusiasts have used their love for exploring cemeteries to develop successful entrepreneurial ventures. What internationally famous cemetery hobbyist website was founded by Jim Tipton?
    Find A Grave. Com
    I Love Graveyards.com
    GraveAddiction.com
    Cemeteries R US.com


9. In some cemeteries you may come across a Potter's Field. Who is usually buried there?
    Potters and other artisans
    Paupers
    Septuagenarians
    Prisoners


10. While visiting a cemetery you may find a verse or saying inscribed on a gravestone. What is this called?
    Epitaph
    Funerary Literature
    Memory Verse
    A proverb


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Compiled Jun 28 12