In literature, what is a story's theme?
AnswerIts central idea or message
A theme is the underlying idea a story explores.
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The basics
In music, what does a 'theme and variations' piece do?
AnswerStates a melody, then presents changed versions of it
Composers vary rhythm, harmony and key around the theme.
Going deeper
The first Ferris wheel debuted at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in which city?
AnswerChicago
George Ferris built it as a rival to the Eiffel Tower.
Tivoli Gardens, opened in 1843, is in which city?
AnswerCopenhagen
It is one of the oldest amusement parks still running.
Walt Disney World in Florida opened in which year?
Answer1971
Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971.
Expert level
Bakken, often called the world's oldest operating amusement park, is in which country?
AnswerDenmark
It dates back to 1583, north of Copenhagen.
LaMarcus Thompson's 1884 Switchback Railway, an early roller coaster, was at which location?
AnswerConey Island
It is often cited as America's first roller coaster.
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