Candle Trivia Quiz

Candles are already a part of our lives and as old as our history. It brightens our day and lit our life. But how much do you know about candles? Take this quiz and find out.

1

Why do we light candles on birthday cakes?

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- no reason, people just like to
- it’s cute when you are blowing candles on your cake
- some say it symbolizes a glowing full moon
- to lighten up the life of the birthday celebrant
2

Some people think that burning a candle with citronella helps:

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- to get rid of insects
- to cure common colds
- to avoid mosquitoes
- to get rid of sinusitis
3

What kind of animal is Smelt? The Alaskan Indians dried this and used it to burn bark of trees.

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- bird
- hamster
- rat
- fish
4

A flame is a glowing mixture of gases called:

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- combustion
- friction
- blast
- explosion
5

Long before it was called Groundhogs Day, a Christian festival observed on February 2, was called:

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- Candle Day
- Candelit
- Candlemas
- Candleras
6

What section of a candle flame is mostly invisible to us?

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- the fire
- the fumes
- air/gas
- the luminous
7

They say if you dream about an unlit candle it suggests that:

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- you may be feeling rejection and disappointment
- can't see anything positive or "light" in a situation
- you may have fears of getting old and dying
- for men it may connote a fear about waning sexual abilities
8

They say if you dream about a lit candle it suggests that:

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- you are seeking some sort of spiritual enlightenment
- you are unconsciously seeking comfort
- you have a bright future
- you live in comfort
9

In the mid 19th century, the majority of candles were tallow. What is tallow?

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- a byproduct of beef fat rendering
- paraffin wax
- vegetable-based candles
- soy-based candles
10

The Egyptians and Cretans made candles from:

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- tallow
- beeswax
- fish fat
- sheep’s fat
11

Spermaceti in 18th century produces superior candles. Where did it come from?

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- oil produced by the shark
- oil produced by the blue whale
- oil produced by the sperm whale
- oil produced by the bees
12

What do they call a candle that can be lit as an accompaniment to prayer?

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- Worship candles
- Birthday candle
- Votive candles
- Prayer candles
13

In Wicca and related forms of Neopaganism, candles are frequently used on the altar to represent:

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- the light of day
- the full moon
- the light of the universe
- the presence of the God and Goddess
14

According to the candle industry research findings, which is NOT one of the most important factors affecting candle sales?

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- scent
- shape
- size
- color
15

According to a candle manufacturer survey, what is the percentage of all candles purchased are bought by men?

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- 4 percent
- 5 percent
- 6 percent
- 7 percent
16

Candle is derived from the Latin word candere, meaning:

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- to light
- to burn
- to spark
- to shine
17

In what year did "The Black Candle" film released?

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- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
18

In 848 A.D. King Alfred of England invented the candle clock, which measured time and burned for:

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- 3 hours
- 4 hours
- 5 hours
- 6 hours
19

What is the cause of candle coloring to fade?

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- sun exposure
- humidity
- Ultraviolet rays
- temperature
20

What toothpaste company started out making starch, soap and candles?

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- Colgate
- Crest
- Close Up
- Sensodyne