A Theme Common to the Carnival, the Feast of Fools

question 59

Multiple Choice

A theme common to the carnival, the Feast of Fools and the charivari was

• A)a rare celebration of abundance.
• B)a world or situation turned upside down.
• C)mockery of novelty.
• D)dark supernatural forces.
• E)mockery of the church.

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Definitions:

Benedict Arnold

An American military officer who served during the Revolutionary War before defecting to the British side in 1780, becoming synonymous with betrayal.

American Ally

A country that is in a mutual agreement with the United States to support each other, especially in terms of defense and international policy.

Battle of Saratoga

A pivotal series of engagements in 1777 during the American Revolutionary War, which resulted in a decisive victory for the American forces and significantly boosted their morale.

Morristown, New Jersey

A historic city in the United States known for its role in the American Revolutionary War and as a winter encampment site for George Washington and the Continental Army.