1. When was the Ringling Brothers Circus founded? 1874 1884 1890 1901

2. How many of the Ringling Brothers were involved in the initial creation of the circus? two seven three five

3. In 1871, owners Dan Castello and William C. Coup persuaded businessman P.T. Barnum to lend his name and financial support to a circus they had already created. How many words were contained in the official name used for that circus? (Note: each initial counts as one word.) six eight five ten

4. What was the first name used to bill the show created and founded by the Ringling Brothers? "The Ringling Bros. United Monster Shows, Great Double Circus, Royal European Menagerie, Museum, Caravan and College of Trained Animals" "Ringling Bros. and Buffalo Bill Cody Electric Stream, Submarine, death Defying, North America Extravaganza" "Ringling Bros, P.T. Barnum, Anthony Bailey Spectacular Show of Shows, and Unique Animal Collection" "Yankee Robinson and The Ringling Bros."

5. During the 1880's, what distinguished the Ringling Bros. Circus from other performing circuses of the time, that aided them in becoming a success? Largest assortment of acts and animals, some rarely seen in the U.S. Honest and fair attitude towards the public. Affordable and cut rate prices for tickets to performances. Policy of offering higher than standards fees to local governments for permits.

6. In 1907, the circus operated by Anthony Bailey and P.T. Barnum was purchased by the Ringling Brothers. In what year did the two circuses first perform as a single combined show? 1909 1907 1913 1919

7. During the course of a performance, what song would never be played by the circus band under normal circumstances? "Stars and Stripes Forever" "Entrance of the Gladiators" "Hail to the Chief" "Barnum and Bailey Favorite"

8. What historic event occurred on July 6, 1944, during the afternoon performance of Ringling Bro. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, in Hartford Connecticut? First appearance of Emmett Kelly as a circus clown. Great circus fire. The Flying Wallendas successfully formed the seven person pyramid on the high wire. Death of five trapeze performers during the show.

9. Who was the first "Singing Ringmaster" for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus? Al Ringling Dinny McGuire Chuck Wagner Harold Ronk

10. Which company once owned the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus? National Biscuit Company (NABISCO) Donald Trump Enterprises Ralston Purina Company Mattel Toy Company