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1. A 1910 arrangement of a piece, composed by Czech Julius Fučík, was titled "Thunder and Blazes" by Louis-Phillipe Laurendeau and sold in North America. This arrangement soon became associated with the entrance of the clowns. What is the name of the original tune composed in 1897?
2. Clowns were usually located in close proximity to the performance area to apply makeup, don costumes and be available for their next performance. Which of these is the traditional name of that area?
3. The costume should reflect the character of the clown. The tramp is usually attired in worn out and patched clothes, and character clowns, such as rodeo clowns, are usually in bright, exaggerated cowboy clothes. Which buffoon character is associated with a tri-corner cap, usually adorned with bells?
4. Learning to be a clown could well include researching the man credited with being the first whiteface clown, a performer who was active from 1780-1823. This man is still honored with an annual memorial service attended by clowns in full costume from all over the world. Who is so honored every February in a suburb of London, England?
5. One skill that many clowns use to captivate an audience is juggling, either alone, or with others. The humor can arise from the objects, the characters, the style or other attributes. Most jugglers learn the basics with which juggling form?
6. This American clown was the first to include a mix of animals, acrobats and clowns. He was well known for his comic versatility. Can you identify which of these clowns was used for inspiration in the creation of "Uncle Sam"?
7. There is a clown tradition that each face's makeup must be unique and not copied from another. In 1946 Stan Bult, a member of the International Circus Clowns Club, began recording the different clown faces. What medium was used to record these images?
8. Though clowns ride cycles with one, two and three wheels, they can often be found exiting a small car in large numbers. Which circus first performed this clown gag in the 1950s?
9. A clown often uses props during a performance. Props could include a water emitting flower, balloons, puppets, etc. Which of these ugly, yellow props is often used for comic effect?
10. One performance art that a clown might add to their repertoire is mime. A mime performance generally tells a story, by one or more performers, in silence. The character of Bip the Clown, complete with striped shirt, top hat and red carnation, was created by which famous mime?
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