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Introduction:
"Here is a quiz relating to one of America's favorite pastimes. Good luck."


1. John Wayne appeared in which of the following circus movies?
    The Circus
    Circus of Fear
    The Circus Clown
    Circus World


2. In what year was Clown College found?
    1973
    1965
    1968
    1970


3. Which of the following were NOT part of earlier circuses?
    Equestrian performances
    Wild animal acts
    Juggling
    Flying Trapeze


4. What President reportedly attended a Rickett's Circus and sold the company a horse?
    Jefferson
    Washington
    John Adams
    John Quincy Adams


5. In which city was the first circus in the United States?
    New York
    Philadelphia
    Boston
    Washington D.C.


6. Larry Harmon introduced what clown in the early 1950's?
    Buttons
    Willy the Tramp
    Clarabell
    Bozo


7. Where does the word 'circus' come from?
    Latin
    French
    German
    English


8. Where was the first modern circus staged?
    New York City
    Madrid
    Paris
    London


9. When are circus tents believed to have come into use?
    1800's
    1700's
    1900's
    1600's


10. Who played 'Buttons' the clown in the Oscar winning movie 'The Greatest Show On Earth'?
    Red Buttons
    Jimmy Stewart
    Red Skelton
    Soupy Sales


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