Barnum's Bones Quiz

Where was Barnum born?

• New York City, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Bethel, Connecticut

What was the name of Barnum's American Museum?

• Barnum's Museum

• American Museum of Curiosities

• Barnum's Museum of Oddities

• Barnum's American Museum

Which famous hoax did Barnum promote?

• Crop Circles

• Fiji Mermaid

• Bigfoot

• Loch Ness Monster

What was the name of Barnum's autobiography?

• The Greatest Showman: My Life Story

• Circus Tales: The P.T. Barnum Autobiography

• From Rags to Riches: The P.T. Barnum Story

• The Life of P.T. Barnum, Written by Himself

In which year did Barnum open his American Museum?

• 1835

• 1850

• 1865

• 1841

What was the main attraction of Barnum's American Museum?

• Historical artifacts

• Live animal exhibits

• Collection of oddities and curiosities

• Art gallery

Which animal did Barnum claim to have discovered the bones of?

• sasquatch

• dragon

• unicorn

• mermaid

What was the name of Barnum's famous circus?

• Ringling Bros. Circus

• Cirque du Soleil

• Big Apple Circus

• Barnum & Bailey Circus

Which famous performer did Barnum discover and promote?

• Madonna

• Michael Jackson

• Elvis Presley

• Jenny Lind

What was the nickname given to Barnum?

• The King of Deception

• The Sultan of Trickery

• The Master of Illusion

• The Prince of Humbugs