(Taken principally from the Reign of queen Victoria.)
What do you mean by the "Crush-Room of the Opera;" and why is it so called?
When did gigot sleeves go out of fashion, and did such sleeves have anything to do with the popular French phrase of "Revenons à nos Moutons?"
What do you mean by "Crochet Work"? and can you set the pattern for ladies of "How to make a purse for your brother?"
Who edited the "Book of Beauty?" and mention a few of the aristocratic names whose portraits have had the honour of appearing in its splendid pages.
Can you describe the habits and haunts of the "Swedish Nightingale?" and can you mention the highest note it ever reached, and also why it sang in a Haymarket?
State the name of the "Bohemian nobleman" who first brought over the Polka to England.
In what year of Victoria's reign was the celebrated Bal Costumé given at Buckingham Palace? and describe the dress that Her Majesty wore on that interesting occasion.
Give the names of the principal singers who distinguished themselves at the two Italian Operas during the rival administrations of Gye and Lumley, and describe the nature of the feud that existed between those two great men.
Give a description of "Pop Goes the Weasel," and state all you know about the "Weasel," and what was the origin of his going "Pop."