Q.1.
Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, but what does ‘shrove’ mean?
Q.2.
Why were pancakes traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday?
Q.3.
Pancake Day is known as Mardi Gras in French. What does Mardi Gras translate into English as?
Q.4.
The largest pancake ever made had a diameter of how many metres?
Q.5.
Which day follows Pancake Day?
Q.6.
The record for the most pancake tosses in one minute is held by Australian Brad Jolly. How many pancake tosses did he manage in 60 seconds?
Q.7.
In Ashbourne, Derbyshire, which sport is traditionally played on Pancake Day?
Q.8.
A 'pancake landing' is something you want to avoid, but what exactly is it?
Q.9.
The very first pancake race (when runners must toss pancakes as they race) took place in the village of Olney, Buckinghamshire, in which year?
Q.10.
As well as a pancake race, the seaside town of Scarborough celebrates Shrove Tuesday with which activity?