English Banana.com City Quiz Series Around Derby Museum and Art Gallery Write down the title and subject of the temporary exhibition(s) on the second floor Is it permitted to eat and drink inside the museum? In the ‘Joseph Wright of Derby’ gallery, look at the writing around the side of the Orrery In which month is: a) spring equinox c) autumn equinox b) midsummer equinox d) midwinter equinox What does the Orrery represent? How many floors are there in the museum and art gallery? Find the ‘Nature Gallery’ What is a fossil? Are visitors to the museum and art gallery allowed to take photographs? Who owns and runs the museum and art gallery? Find the military gallery Write down the dates of: a) The First Boer War b) The Second Boer War 10 Who were the British fighting in the Boer Wars, and what did both sides want? 11 In the ‘Richer than Gold’ gallery, complete the information about items in cabinet number 6: Name of Item: _ Figure of an Elephant Type of Material: _ Porcelain Derby _ Number: 80 _ Date: About _ -1848 About 1825- _ 12 What is the full address of the museum and art gallery? 13 Look for the animal that has been mummified (preserved after death): a) What kind of animal is it? b) When was it mummified? 14 On what date did Bonnie Prince Charlie arrive in Derby? 15 Write a short description of the model of Bonnie Prince Charlie Be as descriptive as you can Describe his appearance and what he is wearing How you think he is feeling at this point in time? For more fun tests, quizzes and games log onto www.englishbanana.com now! This worksheet can be photocopied and used without charge English Banana.com City Quiz Series Around Derby Museum and Art Gallery Answers: Answers will vary No a) March b) June c) September d) December Note: these are astronomical terms The spring and autumn equinoxes occur when the sun is directly above the equator and day and night are of the same length The midsummer solstice (equinox) occurs when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky It is also known as the longest day The midwinter solstice (equinox) occurs when the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky It is also known as the shortest day It is a working copy of an 18th century model of the solar system It shows the movement of the (then known) planets around the sun Three Answers will vary For example, the remains or evidence of an ancient plant or life form Yes, but only if you ask for a permit from a member of staff Derby City Council a) 1880-81 b) 1899-1902 10 The British were fighting the Afrikaners, or Boers, who were the descendants of Dutch settlers in southern Africa The British wanted to make southern Africa part of their empire, while the Boers wanted to establish an independent republic there 11 Name of Item: Chocolate Cup and Saucer Figure of an Elephant Type of Material: Derby Porcelain Derby Porcelain Number: 80 36 Date: About 1825 -1848 About 1825- 1848 12 Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS 13 a) A cat b) Sometime between 663-332 BC 14 December 4th 1745 15 Answers will vary Encourage learners to empathise with the situation that he faces Having advanced as far as Derby with his army undefeated, the Prince now stands at a crossroads One way points to success in gaining the British crown from George II, who is preparing to leave London in panic; the other way to defeat and a humiliating retreat For more fun tests, quizzes and games log onto www.englishbanana.com now! This worksheet can be photocopied and used without charge