Bridgwater Carnival 2009

Call yourself a carnival pro? If so, take our quiz to find out if you're a county cup winner or if the lights have gone out on your knowledge.

Question 1

How many times have Gremlins CC taken the coveted first spot at Bridgwater Carnival over the last 10 years?

	A: Six

	B: Seven

	C: Eight

Question 2

What was the name of the 1982 classic cart produced by Marketeers CC?

	A: Land of Make Believe

	B: Christmas

	C: Rock

Question 3

How much money has been collected at Bridgwater Carnival during the last five years?

	A: £145,000

	B: £180,000

	C: £204,000

Question 4

In which year did the first 'official' carnival take place in Bridgwater?

	A: 1605

	B: 1762

	C: 1881

Question 5

When did Bridgwater Carnival last take place on a Thursday?

	A: 2000

	B: 2002

	C: 2004

Question 6

Name the two Bridgwater clubs who enter tableaux carts into the procession?

	A: Wills CC and Centurion CC

	B: Wells CC and Cathedral CC

	C: Wells CC and Centurion CC

Question 7

Approximately how many light bulbs were on Ramblers CC's 2008 entry 'Toy Town Steam'?

	A: 16,000

	B: 10,000

	C: 25,000

Question 8

In which year were light bulbs first used in the Bridgwater Carnival procession?

	A: 1903

	B: 1920

	C: 1932

Question 9

What is the name of the carnival related statue situated at Cornhill, Bridgwater, which was unveiled in 2005?

	A: The Guy Fawkes statue

	B: Admiral Blake

	C: Spirit of Carnival

Question 10

What is squibbing?

	A: Collective name for carnival concerts

	B: Unique fireworks display at the end of carnival

	C: A party held in the Squib pub in Bridgwater

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Questions provided by Dave Stokes of Bridgwater Carnival