Light in the Night Quiz

Before street lamps, what did people rely on to socialize at night?

• Street vendors

• Moonlight on cloudless nights

• Bonfires in public squares

• Candles in windows

What was a significant danger for people going out at night before street lamps?

• Being attacked by wild animals

• Tripping and falling

• Getting caught in the rain

• Getting lost

What was the primary role of link boys in the past?

• To guide people with torches

• To sell newspapers

• To clean the streets

• To deliver mail

Which city had street lamps before London?

• Berlin

• Paris

• Rome

• New York

What was the unpleasant aspect of early oil lamps?

• They attracted insects

• They were expensive to maintain

• They emitted an unpleasant odor

• They were too bright

What does the expression 'going the rounds' mean?

• Visiting a series of places

• Attending a series of meetings

• Taking a leisurely walk

• Completing a workout

What is a suitable adjective for the noun 'lamp'?

• Gas

• Heavy

• Cold

• Silent

What is the second meaning of the word 'trip'?

• A short journey

• A stumble or fall

• A type of dance

• A small snack

What type of adverb is 'brightly' in the sentence 'London glows brightly'?

• Adverb of manner

• Adverb of place

• Adverb of frequency

• Adverb of time

What activity does a lamplighter perform in the morning?

• Trimming the wicks

• Lighting the lamps

• Putting out the lamps

• Cleaning the lamps