Circuses & Fairs Trivia and Quizzes

 Human Oddities 10 questions
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ubermom, Jan 20 04 Back before Jerry Springer and other talk shows, people went to sideshows to be shocked and amazed. Who are some of the folks who were stars of the bygone era?

 The Greatest Quiz On Earth 10 questions
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Dec 21 07 This quiz will cover the history and traditions of what has been billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth" - The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

 Clowning is Serious Business Too 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Feb 23 07 We've all seen clowns and enjoyed their antics, but how much do you know about their history and code of conduct, among other things? Hopefully you'll learn something new from this quiz.

 Let's Go To The Circus! 15 questions
Difficult, 15 Qns, ozzz2002, Feb 07 02 I guess we all had dreams of running off to join the circus. Take this quiz, and see how much you really know!

 A Fair Day Out 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 08 13 Growing up next to Blackpool, I became rather skilled at fairground games. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of traditional fairground games and other attractions.

 There's a Sucker Born... 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Apr 05 10 P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) was an entertainer and entrepreneur who helped to create a world-famous circus. Please take a quiz on Barnum's remarkable life. Good luck!

 Fire Eaters and Their Coworkers 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Feb 13 14 The circus and its performers are a group unto themselves. There are many secrets and mysteries in this line of work. Here are ten questions on some of the skills you might see while visiting a circus.

 Jumbo the Elephant 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, wordwalker, Jan 18 11 This is a quiz about Jumbo the elephant, the "biggest" star of Barnum and Bailey's, "Greatest Show On Earth".

 Under the Big Top 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Eraucci, Mar 12 15 This quiz is about the traditional-format circus familiar to most people. Ready to enter the Big Top?

 Roll Up! Roll Up! 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jan 19 14 A short history of the circus.

 Sideshow People 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, bustigger, Mar 23 09 I have always admired the people of the sideshow, and in some cases envied the adventures they had because of their "deformity or handicap".

 A-Cute Angle 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jul 13 12 The art of contortion is one of the oldest forms of visual entertainment. Sometimes seen at circuses and fairs, it can also be seen in elaborate shows that feature dance and rhythmic gymnastics.

 You Rode a WHAT? 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, cowboybluedog, Jun 28 13 This quiz is about rides, shows and/or activities that either are or have been a part of carnivals, county fairs and traveling circus. Some names may be colloquial or obscure. Other names may refer to unusual or antiquated carnival rides/shows.

 Country Fair Sideshows and Contests 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Toeknee448, Aug 09 13 An essential part of any English Country Fair are the sideshows. There are many different ones. Can you name these?

 Follow That Troupe! 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Oidioid32123, May 18 14 Daphne is a circus performer who has travelled with circuses and other touring shows for hundreds of years. She is witnessing circus history, and I'm quizzing you on it. Good luck!

 The Magnificent Humbug: A quiz about P.T. Barnum 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, LaLaLoopy, Oct 17 10 No one has made more of a contribution to American circuses, carnivals, and fairs of all kinds than Phineas Taylor Barnum. I hope you will enjoy this glimpse into the life of a showman extraordinaire!

 Are You Going to the Faire? 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Ravenloft, Jan 18 11 I found this title as a challenge quiz and since I am a Renaissance Faire performer, how could I resist?

 Come to an English Country Fair 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Toeknee448, Jul 30 13 Many English towns and villages have their own summer fair, some big, some small. Although some places invent new names for these tents, there are also the traditional ones. How many of these can you recognise?

 Trapeze Tricks 5 questions
Tough, 5 Qns, happiemukmuk, Jun 11 03 This is a quiz about different tricks you can do on a flying trapeze. I hope everyone gets the chance to try them eventually!

 Circus 1 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, steiny1, May 14 02 Here is a quiz relating to one of America's favorite pastimes. Good luck.

 Johnny Eck, King of the Freaks 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, ubermom, Feb 10 05 Johnny Eck was one of the most popular human oddities of the heyday of the sideshow. Learn more, or test what you already know.

 Cirque Du Soleil Madness 20 questions
Tough, 20 Qns, detecdiva, Jul 14 04 For all people who have been touched by Cirque to the point of obsession. Or for those who are just too damn bored, here is a quiz that hopefully you can have some fun with!

 Renaissance Faires 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, cordelya, Oct 29 02 This quiz contains questions about the Renaissance Faires, and the folks that frequent them. Good luck and have fun!