Discovering Old St Paul's: History and Features

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This quiz explores the historical features and construction details of Old St Paul's church, covering its bells, plaques, baptismal font, memorial items, nave flags, named pews, pulpit, organ, litany desk, lectern, carved head, clergy stalls, cathedra, altar, clergy vestry, and stained glass windows.

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20 Questions Easy Ages 8+ Feb 11, 2026

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This study set covers History through 20 practice questions. This quiz explores the historical features and construction details of Old St Paul's church, covering its bells, plaques, baptismal font, memorial items, nave flags, named pews, pulpit, organ, litany desk, lectern, carved head, clergy stalls, cathedra, altar, clergy vestry, and stained glass windows. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 When was Old St Paul's consecrated according to the consecration plaque?

A June 6, 1866
B June 6, 1891
C June 6, 1874
D June 6, 1944

2 What material were the original bells of Old St Paul's made from?

A Bronze
B Iron
C Stone
D Wood

3 The baptismal font was moved to its present position when what was added?

A The baptistry
B The organ
C The pulpit
D The altar

4 Whose signatures were discovered on a panel during restoration work in the 1960s?

A The church's original builders
B Prominent Wellington citizens
C The church's organists
D Members of the clergy

5 The illuminated panels were gifted by which New Zealand artist?

A Charles Barraud
B William Barnard Rhodes
C Richard Seddon
D Harriette Crawford

6 Which flags are displayed on the left side as you face the altar?

A New Zealand Merchant Navy and Royal Navy
B United States and US Marine Corps
C New Zealand and United States
D Royal Navy and US Marine Corps

7 The US flag displayed has 48 stars because it was gifted before which states joined the United States?

A Alaska and Hawaii
B Texas and California
C Florida and New York
D Maine and Vermont

8 How were pews reserved for individuals or families in Old St Paul's?

A By paying an annual subscription
B By being a member of the clergy
C By being a prominent citizen
D By being a hospital patient

9 The Seddon memorial pulpit was donated in memory of whom?

A Richard Seddon, Premier of New Zealand
B Bishop Abraham
C William Barnard Rhodes
D Charles Barraud

10 What is the only remaining part of the original 1877 water-powered organ?

A A tap
B A set of pipes
C The organ console
D The bellows

11 The litany desk was donated in memory of which respected local teacher?

A Mary Anne Swainson
B Bishop Wallis
C Governor-General's wife
D A carpenter

12 The brass lectern was made in which city?

A London
B Wellington
C England
D New Zealand

13 What is uncertain about the carved head found above the window?

A Its identity
B Its material
C Its age
D Its location

14 The dean's stall is made from panels that were originally in which English cathedral?

A Wells Cathedral
B Lichfield Cathedral
C Glastonbury Abbey
D St Paul's Cathedral

15 What does the Latin word 'cathedra' refer to in a church context?

A The seat for a bishop
B The main altar
C A prayer desk
D A clergy stall

16 The altar is made of kauri and which other type of wood?

A pūriri
B rimu
C oak
D maple

17 The brass cross and candlesticks are copies of those found in which English cathedral's Chapter House?

A Lichfield Cathedral
B Wells Cathedral
C Glastonbury Abbey
D Canterbury Cathedral

18 What caused the slight bend in the brass cross on the altar?

A An earthquake in 1945
B A fire in the church
C Being dropped during installation
D A strong wind

19 What is the name of the special basin found in the clergy vestry, used for washing linens?

A Piscina
B Font
C Chalice
D Patten

20 Originally, most windows in Old St Paul's were what type of glass?

A Plain frosted glass
B Stained glass
C Clear glass
D Leaded glass

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