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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which Governor was responsible for setting up the first Anglican church in POS?
Thomas Hislop
Ralph Woodford
Thomas Picton
Ralph Abercrombie
In what year was the first Anglican Church established in POS?
1801
1816
1808
1823
Where was the first Anglican Church in POS located?
Hart Street
Abercromby Street
Prince Street
Knox Street
Which Governor was responsible for rebuilding Trinity Church?
Thomas HIslop
Thomas Picton
Ralph Abercrombie
Ralph Woodford
On what date was Trinity Church consecrated?
May 25th 1823
May 23rd 1832
May 25th 1832
May 23rd 1823
What was the name of the boat on which Ralph Woodford arrived?
Chapeau Paille
Duke of York
The Sloop
La Pique
Where was Sir Ralph Woodford buried?
Trinity Church
Brunswick Square
West of Haiti
Woodford Square
Who designed the Chancel
Mr. Philip Reinagle
Mr. C.A. Bassett-Smith
Mr. George Brown
Mr. Benjamin Combes
What took place on May 21st, 1844?
First Ordination service
Blessing of the new Sanctuary
Severe earthquake
Dedication of the new organ
How many seats were allotted to the coloured people at Trinity Church?
300
120
112
600
The bells in the tower once played any tune in the scale of?
G minor
G major
A minor
F major
Who donated the Westminster chimes in honour of his wife?
Mr. Bassett-Smith
Lord Harris
Bishop Rawle
Capt. Geo Russell
Who was enthroned as the first Bishop of the new Diocese of Trinidad?
Bishop Anstey
Bishop Hayes
Bishop Rawle
Bishop Welsh
Mrs. Holt collected donations to purchase what for Trinity Cathedral?
Stained glass windows
Organ and reredos
Lectern
Pulpit
The original bells in the tower were all engraved with dates. Which one is now at All Saint's?
1819
1820
1821
1823
In what year did Major General Thomas Dundas die?
MDCCXCIV
MDCXCCXV
MDCCXCVI
MDCCXCCIV
In what year were the Coat of Arms fastened to the facades of the choir galleries?
1982
1972
1992
1962
Which of these are correct to say about Sarah Cummings
She was a Trinidadian
She married Lord Harris
She was the Archdeacon's daughter
All of them
Who painted and donated the Compasrose in 1992 to mark the consecration of Bishop Douglin?
Gabriel Patrick
Gillian Bishop
Rosalie McEwen
Pat Bishop
Where inside the Trinity Cathedral would you find the statue of Sir Ralph Woodford?
At the Western entrance
At the Southern entrance
At the Northern entrance
None of these
Which Bishop came from Barbados to ordain 5 Deacons?
Bishop Rawle
Bishop Douglin
Bishop Anstey
Bishop Parry
Who was responsible for improvements to Trinity Church grounds such as the demolition of the row of houses facing Queen Street?
Rev. Clapham
Rev. Elder Smith
Rev. Richards
Rev. Thomas
Who was the reigning queen in 1895?
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Mary
Queen Elizabeth II
Of the larger stained-glass windows over the altar, what is portrayed on the northern side?
The Agony in the Garden
The Crucifixion
The Resurrection
The Annunciation and Nativity
Of the larger stained-glass windows over the altar, what is portrayed on the southern side?
The Agony in the Garden
The Crucifixion
Appearance of Mary Magdelene
The Resurrection
Of the smaller stained-glass windows over the altar, which saint is portrayed in the center?
Peter
Paul
John
Luke
What was the cost of the Walker Bros., organ?
$13,000
$10,000
$12,000
$11,000
Who executed the Reredos in 1927?
George Brown
Thomas Rudge
William Bassett-Smith
John Harragin
The lectern was presented in commemoration of whom?
Mary Ann Fitzjames
Pat Bishop
Jane Cummings Doorly
Rosalie McEwen
What is the shape of the pulpit that is made of Portland stone?
Octagon
Hexagon
Heptagon
Pentagon
The original bells in the tower were all engraved with dates. Which one is still in the present set at Trinity Cathedral?
1819
1820
1881
1823
Where was Bishop Rawle consecrated as Bishop?
St. Chad’s Cathedral
Lienfield
England
All of them
Two Bishops of Trinity Cathedral were consecrated on St. Peter’s Day in different years. Who were they?
Bishops Rawle & Welsh
Bishops Anstey & Chamberlain
Bishops Rawle & Anstey
Bishops Welsh & Chamberlain
In what year did Trinity Church become Trinity Cathedral Church?
1823
1872
1897
1918
Who was the first native Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago?
Bishop Douglin
Bishop Bess
Bishop Anstey
Bishop Abdulah
In what year was Bishop Berkley consecrated as Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago?
2010
2011
2012
2013
In what year was the Coat of Arms for the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad & Tobago established?
1972
1872
1927
1923
In what year did Mr. Bell Smythe succeed in having the winding of the Trinity Cathedral clock stopped?
1829
1827
1872
1892
The Mayor of POS called a public meeting to deal with the winding of the clock. Where was this meeting held?
Trinity Cathedral
City Hall
Woodford Square
Princes Building
Who constructed the clock in 1812?
John Thwaites & Co.
Walker Brothers
T. Mears of London
A.G. De Silva
In what year did the British take possession of Trinidad from the Spanish?
1797
1801
1787
1779
Which entrance is considered the Presidential entrance?
Northern
Southern
Western
None of them
What was the original name of the altar that is next to the western entrance of Trinity Cathedral?
High Altar
All Soul’s Altar
Main Altar
Slave Altar
Who designed the very modern Stations of the Cross?
Pat Bishop
Gillian Bishop
Miss Rochford
Jane Cummings Doorly
Where is the Baptismal font located?
At the Western entrance
At the Southern entrance
At the Northern entrance
None of these
The three brass tablets with blue insignias are in commemoration of whom?
Previous Governors of Trinidad
Soldiers who fell in WWII
Previous Bishops of Trinidad
Soldiers who fell in WWI
In 1999 Dean Knolly Clarke gave permission for the use of the organ for what reason?
Anniversary concert
National Music Festival
Ordination of female priests
World Steelband Festival
Where is the Compasrose located in Trinity Cathedral?
Above the pulpit
Under the choir galleries
On the organ
Above the northern door
Which area in Trinity Cathedral is reserved for the Trinity All Generations Steel Orchestra?
Close to the organ
Close to the pulpit
Close to the choir galleries
Close to the altar
In what year was the Garden of Peace and Labyrinth installed at Trinity Cathedral?
1998
1996
2000
2002
What significant event for the Anglican Diocese took place at Trinity Cathedral in 2010?
Funeral of a Prime Minister
Consecration of a Bishop
Ordination of first 2 female priests
Funeral of a President
In what year was the first female Dean and Rector of Trinity Cathedral appointed?
2019
2016
2018
2017
On what date did the clock start working once more after it was agreed upon in the Legislative Council?
May 15th, 1894
May 5th, 1892
May 15th, 1892
May 5th, 1894
Who was the last Spanish Governor of Trinidad?
Ralph Abercrombie
Sir Ralph Woodford
Don Jose Maria Chacon
Thomas Hislop
Lord Harris was the British Governor of Trinidad in what years?
1854-1856
1846-1854
1834-1851
1843-1856
What are the colours of the Compasrose?
Blue & Green
Blue & White
Blue & Yellow
Blue & Gold
The weights working the clock are very heavy. What are the weights of each bell?
20 lbs
200 lbs
50 lbs
40 lbs
Which person in the Legislative Council first raised opposition to paying for the winding of the clock?
Hon. John Bell Smythe
Hon. Dr. de Bossiere
Hon. Maxwell Phillip
Hon. G. L. Garcia
What disastrous event took place in POS on March 24th, 1808?
Arrival of a new Governor
Severe earthquake
Great fire
Death of a Governor
When the new Governor assumed duty in 1813, how much money did he find in the public chest?
£14,000.
£150.
£24,000.
£50,000.
