Posted on August 18, 2009 by FiestaFan

Are you truly a Fiesta Fanatic? Try this quiz. Careful, the answers are shown at the bottom, so you may want to hide them from yourself.

Fiesta Fanatic Quiz

Are you a true fiesta fanatic or just a wannabe? Test your skills here!

1) Which color listed below was NOT one of the original Fiesta colors first introduced in 1936?
a. Red
b. Green
c. Ivory
d. Turquoise

2) In 1959, which color was introduced as the eleventh color, considered very desirable by collectors today?
a. Red
b. Medium Green
c. Cobalt
d. Turquoise

3) Which of the pieces listed below has the distinction of being the only piece of Fiesta NOT designed by Frederick Hurton Rhead?
a. 2-Pint Jug
b. Tripod Candle Holders
c. Syrup
d. Ash Tray

4) Color is important in determining the value of a relish tray. Which colors are most desirable base colors?
a. Red/Turquoise
b. Red/Cobalt
c. Red/Green
d. Red/Yellow

5) Which of the following innovations implemented by HLC was key to mass production of pottery?
a. Continuous tunnel kilns
b. Dipping tubs
c. In-mold casting
d. Periodic kilns

6) Fiesta was first offered for sale in:
a. 1934
b. 1935
c. 1936
d. 1937

7) Which of the following was never marked with the Fiesta trademark?
a. Disk pitcher
b. Nappy bowl
c. Juice Tumbler
d. 10-inch plate

Which of the following was never produced for the origional Fiesta line?
a. Footed Salad Bowl
b. Butter Dish
c. Carafe
d. Egg Cup

9) The original Fiesta juice pitcher is most often found in what color?
a. Red
b. Turquoise
c. Yellow
d. Medium Green

10) What distinguishes a Fiesta creamer/sugar bowl set made prior to 1939?
a. Bases are flared
b. Creamer had a stick handle
c. Never made in turquoise
d. Both a & b

Answers:
1) d
2) b
3) c
4) b
5) a
6) c
7) c
b
9) c
10) d