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Maud's Carnival
100

During Carnival, people usually ______ (wear) masks. 

(present simple)

wear

100

In which country is the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro celebrated?

Brazil

100

Carnival usually happens in which part of the year?

February or March

100

The word “atmosphere” in the context of Carnival means the general…
A) decoration
B) feeling
C) costume

B) feeling

100

Which instrument does Mrs. Niessen play during the Carnival parade?

Saxophone

200

Last weekend, we ______ (celebrate) Carnival in the city centre. 

(past simple)

celebrated

200

Which European city is famous for Carnival masks?

Venice

200

During Carnival, social rules are often temporarily…
A) stronger
B) ignored
C) written down

B) ignored

200

A large public celebration is called a ______.

festival

200

Where does Mrs. Niessen usually celebrate Carnival?

Maastricht

300

Put the words in the correct order:  

already – chosen – I – my costume – have – for Carnival

I have already chosen my costume for Carnival.

300

Which country celebrates Carnival as Fasching?

Germany

300

When did people start celebrating Carnival in Europe?

In the Middle Ages (around 14th-15th century)

300

A long-standing cultural event is a ______.  

tradition  

300

What was Mrs. Niessen dressed as last year for Carnival?

A hippie

400

Many people ______ already ______ (go) home after the parade.

(present perfect)

have already gone

400

Which religion is historically connected to Carnival?

Christianity

400

What is the last day of the Carnival season called in some countries like France and the USA?

Mardi Gras

400

People wear costumes to hide their ______.

identity

400

In which year did Miss Niessen start celebrating Carnival?

2018

500

The music ______ already ______ (start) when we ______ (arrive) at the square. 

(past perfect & past simple)

had already started / arrived

500

Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago (= country in the Caribbean) is strongly influenced by which culture?

African culture

500

Which country is considered to have one of the oldest Carnival traditions in Europe?

Italy

500

When people forget daily responsibilities, they ______ from daily life.

escape

500

What does Mrs. Niessen like most about Carnival?

Celebrating with friends