Question 264 · Federal question
At which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?
- A am Rosenmontag ✓ Correct answer
- B am Maifeiertag
- C beim Oktoberfest
- D an Pfingsten
Translation
At which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks?
- A on Rose Monday ✓ Correct answer
- B on May Day
- C at Oktoberfest
- D at Pentecost
Explanation
In Germany, colorful costumes and masks are traditionally worn during Carnival (Karneval/Fasching). The highlight is Carnival Monday, when parades and masquerades take place in many cities, especially in the Rhineland.
Tips
- Look for keywords like "costumes," "masks," "parades," which typically point to Carnival.
- ssociate Carnival with the Rhineland cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Mainz) and the special Monday of festivities.
- Eliminate options tied to labor/public holidays (e.g., May Day), religious holidays without costume traditions (e.g., Pentecost), or festivals with traditional attire but not masks (e.g., beer festival with dirndls/lederhosen).
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