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1. At the Virginia Renaissance Faire, I saw a juggling act called London Broil. During their show, they juggled several items. What type of item did they not juggle?
2. While visiting the Colorado Renaissance Faire, I saw the famous comedy act of Puke and Snot. Some of their skits are repeated if they prove popular. One of their humorous stories involves a pirate captain. To paraphrase, "The lookout said, 'One ship on the horizon, Captain.' 'Bring me my red shirt,' said the Captain. 'If I am injured in battle, it will not show and my men will continue to fight fiercely.' Later the lookout said, 'Ten ships on the horizon, Captain.' This time the Captain said, 'Bring me my _____ pants.'"
What color were the Captain's pants in this classic story/joke?
3. I have viewed and heard the singing trio of the O'Danny Girls several times at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. They sing songs that use classic tunes--often with new and clever lyrics. One of their songs is "Daphne's Diversion", set to the tune of "The Irish Rover". In that song, which references many science fiction and fantasy tales, there is a throwaway reference to "Jelly Babies" in connection with a science fiction story. Which science fiction show featured a time-traveling character who in one of his versions liked Jelly Babies?
4. While at the Virginia Renaissance Faire, I heard Fletcher Moone sing a song praising beer and discussing the various sized vessels for holding beer. The starting point was the Imperial Pint (20 ounces) that was the size of a mug of beer for men in the time of the Renaissance. It was considered undignified, however, for women to drink from a pint mug and instead they used a smaller mug called a Gill Pot. How many ounces did a Gill Pot hold?
5. While at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival, I notice that there is a stage that is set up to play a human-sized version of a classic game. Every year there are two characters who get into an argument that will be settled by playing a game which is never played to its conclusion. This allows them to finally settle the argument during a joust. What "human-sized" game is often played at Renaissance Faires?
6. The highlight of many a Renaissance Faire is the joust. Two knights on horseback charging at each other while aiming their weapons. What weapon will we probably see with two medieval knights on horseback?
7. While at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, I always make the time to stop by the Historic Glass Works to see a glassblowing show. It amazes me that the craftsman can turn a lump of sand and a few other ingredients into a beautiful and functional object. The Glass Works has three shows each day where they focus on glass-making in different time periods. Which show comes first in the day and represents the earliest time period?
8. A visit to the Renaissance Faire would not be complete without seeing the ruling king or queen. Which Tudor monarch is usually seen when a king presides over a Renaissance Faire?
9. Sometimes at the Renaissance Faire you can see a Shakespearean play--either a full play or an abridged version. Shakespeare's plays are divided into tragedies, comedies, and histories. Which play is not considered a comedy?
10. For many people, a visit to the Renaissance Faire will include a glass of mead. Mead is an alcoholic beverage that reminds some people of a very sweet wine. Wine is made from fermented grapes. What substance is fermented to make mead?
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