Entertainment on the Goldfields Quiz

What was a popular way for diggers to relax after a long day of digging on the goldfields?

• Sitting around the fire telling stories and singing

• Going to the beach

• Shopping in town

• Reading newspapers

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a form of entertainment on the goldfields?

• Playing video games

• Dancing

• Music making

• Story telling

What musical instruments did diggers often bring with them to the goldfields?

• Flute, violin, concertina

• Electric guitar, drums, keyboard

• Saxophone, trumpet, piano

• Harmonica, tuba, clarinet

Why did dancing become more popular on the goldfields over time?

• There were more formal dances and more women arrived

• Diggers stopped liking music

• The weather was always perfect for dancing

• Diggers preferred to dance alone

What was a subscription ball?

• A special dance event where people bought tickets

• A type of gold mining tool

• A kind of food served on the goldfields

• A game played by children

What did brass bands do on Sundays on the goldfields?

• Marched around the diggings playing religious hymns and popular tunes

• Played only at night

• Sold gold to the diggers

• Taught music lessons

What type of acts could be seen at the circus on the goldfields?

• Trick acts on horseback, acrobatics, wire-walking, clowns

• Only magic shows

• Only animal shows

• Only singing performances

Why were theatres important on the goldfields?

• They provided a place for diggers to be entertained and escape cramped tents

• They were used for storing gold

• They were only for government meetings

• They were used as schools

How were music halls different from theatres on the goldfields?

• Music halls were less formal and often free

• Music halls were only for children

• Theatres had no music

• Music halls were only open on Sundays

What kind of animals might be seen performing at a music hall in the 1850s?

• Dancing horses and monkeys

• Lions and tigers

• Elephants and bears

• Dolphins and seals