About this Study Set
This study set covers Circus Arts through
18 practice questions.
A collection of questions about the history, equipment, and skills used in circus arts. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Circus Arts Fundamentals study set below.
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1
What is the name of the device used by aerialists to perform stunts high above the circus ring?
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A
Trapeze
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B
Trampoline
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C
Stilts
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D
Unicycle
2
Which circus performer specializes in keeping multiple objects like balls or clubs in the air at once?
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A
Magician
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B
Juggler
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C
Clown
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D
Tightrope walker
3
What is the name of the large, circular tent that traditionally houses circus performances?
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A
Pavilion
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B
Big Top
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C
Canopy
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D
Dome
4
Which balance-based circus skill involves walking along a thin, tensioned wire or rope?
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A
Stilt walking
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B
Contortion
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C
Tightrope walking
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D
Acrobatics
5
A unicycle is a cycle that has how many wheels?
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A
Three
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B
Four
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C
Two
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D
One
6
What are the heavy-duty shoes worn by some circus performers to increase their height called?
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A
Stilts
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B
Platforms
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C
Cleats
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D
Boots
7
Which term describes a circus performer who can bend and twist their body into unusual positions?
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A
Strongman
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B
Contortionist
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C
Acrobat
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D
Mime
8
What is the primary function of a safety net during a high-flying trapeze act?
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A
To catch props
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B
To catch performers
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C
To provide shade
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D
To decorate the stage
9
What does a circus clown traditionally wear on their nose as part of their costume?
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A
A red ball
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B
A blue star
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C
A green mask
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D
A yellow feather
10
Which circus act involves performers standing on each other's shoulders to form a tall structure?
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A
Pyramid
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B
Shadow play
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C
Tightrope
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D
Aerial silks
11
What is the term for a circus performer who specializes in tricks involving strength, such as lifting heavy weights?
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A
Acrobat
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B
Strongman
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C
Juggler
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D
Ringmaster
12
What do performers use to spin around their waist or limbs during a hula hoop act?
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A
Ropes
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B
Ribbons
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C
Hoops
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D
Batons
13
Who is the person responsible for introducing the acts and managing the flow of the circus show?
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A
The Clown
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B
The Stage Manager
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C
The Ringmaster
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D
The Ticket Seller
14
Which material is most commonly used for aerial silks, allowing performers to climb and wrap themselves?
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A
Leather
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B
Metal
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C
Fabric
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D
Wood
15
What is the main goal of a circus acrobat?
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A
To tell jokes
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B
To perform feats of agility and balance
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C
To sell snacks
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D
To design costumes
16
Which circus prop is often used to add visual flair to an act by being spun in the air?
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A
Batons
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B
Anvils
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C
Bricks
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D
Sandbags
17
What type of circus act involves performers leaping and flipping across a padded floor or mat?
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A
Tightrope walking
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B
Tumbling
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C
Unicycling
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D
Clowning
18
In circus arts, what is the 'ring' usually filled with?
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A
Water
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B
Sand or sawdust
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C
Grass
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D
Concrete
