Mary Anning and Fossils Quiz

Where were the limestone cliffs located where fossils were found?

• Tokyo, Japan

• New York, USA

• Paris, France

• Lyme Regis, England

What was the popular hobby in the late 1700s and early 1800s related to fossils?

• Playing football

• Painting landscapes

• Collecting fossils

• Sailing ships

What did most people want to bring home when they collected fossils?

• A souvenir mug

• A little piece of their trip

• A painting

• A new pet

How did Mary Anning learn about fossils?

• Watching TV shows

• Attending school

• Reading books

• Accompanying her father to the beach

What important discovery did Mary Anning and her brother make together?

• A new type of flower

• A lost city

• A treasure map

• The first complete skeleton of an ichthyosaur

What was Mary Anning's most important find in 1821?

• A plesiosaur

• A seashell

• A rock formation

• A shipwreck

How did Mary Anning gain respect in a field dominated by men?

• By giving speeches

• By writing a book

• By playing music

• By finding unique fossils

How did Mary Anning acquire her knowledge about fossils?

• Hunting for fossils and piecing the bones together

• Attending university

• Watching documentaries

• Reading magazines

What could Mary Anning do besides hunting for fossils?

• Make sketches of what the animals looked like

• Cook delicious meals

• Dance ballet

• Sing beautifully

What was Mary Anning considered to be besides a hunter of fossils?

• A talented scientist

• A famous actress

• A professional athlete

• A fashion designer