Karneval

In the middle ages, Germans wore masks to frighten off ...

• the French
• winter spirits
• dogs
• neighboring villages

Karneval is a time to

• work really hard
• give up soda or chocolate
• be silly and eat a lot
• go on carnival rides

Karneval is a bit like Halloween, because the German people ...

• dress up in costumes
• go trick-or-treating
• carve jack-o-lanterns
• have haunted houses

The biggest Karneval parade and celebration takes place a city called ...

• Berlin
• Munich
• Cologne
• Paris

In France, Karneval is called ...

• Jour de l'an
• Fête du premier mai
• Mardi Gras
• Noël

This treat is a favorite at Karneval.

• Stollen
• Berliner
• Schwarzwälderkirschtorte
• Brezel

The official start date of the Karneval season is ...

• October 3rd at 10:33
• November 11th at 11:11
• December 1st at 12:01
• February 7th at 7:00

The big Karneval celebration takes place BEFORE what religious observance?

• Christmas
• Lent
• Pentacost

On Weiberfastnacht (women's night), the women are allowed to ...

• kick men out of their homes
• go to any concert for free
• cut off men's ties
• break the law

Why is Karneval sometimes called "the foolish season?"

• Germans play cards - a fool's game
• They behave foolishly
• They dress up like court jesters
• They sing everything instead of talk