1.
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?
Very Difficult
ubermom
Jan 20 04
6024 plays
2.
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.
Very Difficult
MaceoMack
Dec 21 07
4074 plays
3.
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.
Tough
zorba_scank
Feb 23 07
1080 plays
4.
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!
Difficult
ozzz2002
Feb 07 02
2391 plays
5.
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.
Average
doublemm
Sep 08 13
483 plays
6.
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!
Average
mrgrouchy
Apr 05 10
654 plays
7.
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".
Average
wordwalker
Jan 18 11
396 plays
8.
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.
Average
dcpddc478
Feb 13 14
705 plays
9.
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?
Easy
Eraucci
Mar 12 15
498 plays
10.
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".
Tough
bustigger
Mar 23 09
486 plays
11.
Roll Up! Roll Up!
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jan 19 14
A short history of the circus.
Average
Tan72
Jan 19 14
294 plays
12.
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.
Average
dcpddc478
Jul 13 12
462 plays
13.
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.
Easy
cowboybluedog
Jun 28 13
696 plays
14.
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!
Average
Oidioid32123
May 18 14
231 plays
15.
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?
Average
Toeknee448
Aug 09 13
363 plays
16.
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!
Tough
LaLaLoopy
Oct 17 10
282 plays
17.
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?
Average
Ravenloft
Jan 18 11
279 plays
18.
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?
Easy
Toeknee448
Jul 30 13
471 plays
19.
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!
Tough
happiemukmuk
Jun 11 03
804 plays
20.
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.
Difficult
steiny1
May 14 02
1248 plays
21.
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.
Tough
ubermom
Feb 10 05
480 plays
22.
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!
Tough
detecdiva
Jul 14 04
651 plays
23.
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!
Tough
cordelya
Oct 29 02
810 plays
24.
Cirque du Soleil
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, Jacomino, Jun 12 00
How much do you know about cirque? Take my quiz and find out. Good luck!
Tough
Jacomino
Jun 12 00
891 plays