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WorksheetsKarneval
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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1.
In the middle ages, Germans wore masks to frighten off ...
a)
the French
b)
winter spirits
c)
dogs
d)
neighboring villages
2.
Karneval is a time to
a)
work really hard
b)
give up soda or chocolate
c)
be silly and eat a lot
d)
go on carnival rides
3.
Karneval is a bit like Halloween, because the German people ...
a)
dress up in costumes
b)
go trick-or-treating
c)
carve jack-o-lanterns
d)
have haunted houses
4.
The biggest Karneval parade and celebration takes place a city called ...
a)
Berlin
b)
Munich
c)
Cologne
d)
Paris
5.
In France, Karneval is called ...
a)
Jour de l'an
b)
Fête du premier mai
c)
Mardi Gras
d)
Noël
6.
This treat is a favorite at Karneval.
a)
Stollen
b)
Berliner
c)
Schwarzwälderkirschtorte
d)
Brezel
7.
The official start date of the Karneval season is ...
a)
October 3rd at 10:33
b)
November 11th at 11:11
c)
December 1st at 12:01
d)
February 7th at 7:00
8.
The big Karneval celebration takes place BEFORE what religious observance?
a)
Christmas
b)
Lent
c)
Pentacost
9.
On Weiberfastnacht (women's night), the women are allowed to ...
a)
kick men out of their homes
b)
go to any concert for free
c)
cut off men's ties
d)
break the law
10.
Why is Karneval sometimes called "the foolish season?"
a)
Germans play cards - a fool's game
b)
They behave foolishly
c)
They dress up like court jesters
d)
They sing everything instead of talk
11.
If you're unlucky, you might get this inside your Berliner instead of jelly.
a)
mayo
b)
watermelon
c)
pickles
d)
mustard
12.
True or False: Only children dress up in costumes for Karneval.
a)
True
b)
False
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