Fun Circus Trivia Quiz

1. What is the sticky substance aerialists use on their hands and wrists to maintain their grip while performing in the air?

A. Glue

B. Chalk

C. Rosin

D. Hairspray

2. What year was the Great Ringling Bros Circus fire?

A. 2003

B. 1944

C. 1919

D. 1986

3. What Circus is the famous clown "Bello" currently employed with?

A. Forms In Motion Circus

B. Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus

C. Cirque Du Soleil

D. Shriners Circus

4. Which "Ring" is the ring of "highest status" to perform in while on tour with the Circus?

A. Left Ring

B. Center Ring

C. Right Ring

D. Upstage Ring

5. What is the name of the circular spinning aerial appartus that looks very similar to a children's hula hoop toy? 

A. Flying Circle

B. Circlet of Power

C. Hula Hoop

D. Lyra

6. What is the first Circus ever?

A. Circus Maximus

B. Circus of the Stars

C. Cirque Du Soleil

D. Ringling Bros. Circus

E. Culpepper & Merriweather

7. What is the oldest form of Circus Entertainment?

A. Acrobatics

B. Juggling

C. Trapeze

D. Hula Hoop

E. Jump Rope

8. What type of Juggling can be found in the famous movie "Labyrinth" in which David Bowie is the main villain?

A. Poi

B. Normal Juggling

C. Contact Juggling

D. Fire Juggling

ANSWERS

1. C. Rosin

2. B. 1944

3. B. Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus

4. B. Center Ring

5. D. Lyra

6. A. Circus Maximus

7. B. Juggling

8. C. Contact Juggling