Academic
Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?
A. Charlotte Brontë
B. Louisa May Alcott
C. Jane Austen
C. Jane Austen
Which of these is considered proper etiquette when setting a formal dinner table?
A. The fork goes on the left of the plate
B. The fork goes on the right of the plate
C. The spoon goes directly on top of the plate
A. The fork goes on the left side
In which country would you find the ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-colored rock?
A. Egypt
B. Jordan
C. Greece
B. Jordan
Before answering machines became common in homes, what did people often do if they missed a phone call?
A. Check their television for a message
B. Wait for the caller to try again
C. Read the message on their phone screen
B. Wait for th ecaller to try again
Before microwave ovens became common, what kitchen appliance was often used to toast sandwiches and melt cheese?
A. Toaster oven
B. Pressure cooker
C. Electric percolator
A. Toster over
What is the square root of 144?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
A. 12
Which fabric is known for being made from the flax plant?
A. Cotton
B. Linen
C. Wool
B. Linen
Which U.S. state is home to the geographic feature known as the Grand Prismatic Spring?
A. Wyoming
B. Arizona
C. Colorado
A. Wyoming
What was a “party line” on an old-fashioned telephone?
A. A phone line shared by several households
B. A special line where people can join
C. A telephone used only at parties
A. A phone line shared by several households
What was a Jell-O mold commonly used for at family gatherings?
A. Keeping butter soft
B. Making decorative salads and desserts
C. Storing leftover soup
B. Making decorative salads and desserts
What is the scientific term for animals that are most active at night?
A. Diurnal
B. Aquatic
C. Nocturnal
C. Nocturnal
Which of these is a common sign that a houseplant may be getting too much water?
A. The leaves turn yellow
B. The soil dries out quickly
C. The plant grows toward a window
A. The leaves turn yellow
Which country has a maple leaf on its national flag?
A. Australia
B. Ireland
C. Canada
C. Canada
What did people commonly use to remove wrinkles from clothing before electric irons were widespread?
A. A heated hairbrush
B. A steam radiator
C. A flatiron heated on a stove
C. A flatiron heated on a stove
What was the main purpose of a pressure cooker?
A. Keeping food warm all day
B. Making bread rise faster
C. Cooking food faster using steam under pressure
C. Cooking food faster using steam under pressure
Which planet has the most prominent ring system?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Neptune
A. Saturn
In fashion, what is a “capsule wardrobe”?
A. A collection of clothes worn only on special occasions
B. A small collection of versatile pieces that mix and match
C. A wardrobe made entirely of one color
B. A small collection of versatile pieces that mix and match
Which sea lies between Europe and Africa?
A. Mediterranean Sea
B. Caribbean Sea
C. Dead Sea
A. Mediterranean Sea
Before digital cameras, what did you usually have to do to see your vacation photographs?
A. Connect your camera to a television
B. Take the film to be developed
C. Print them directly from the camera
B. Take the film to be developed
What was a meat grinder traditionally used for in the home kitchen?
A. Removing bones from fish
B. Grinding meat for dishes like meatloaf and sausage
C. Mixing cream and milk
B. Grinding meat for dishes like meatloaf and sausage
What is the name for a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
A. Synonym
B. Verb
C. Antonym
C. Antonym
When comparing two loans, which factor tells you the true yearly cost of borrowing, including interest and certain fees?
A. The down payment
B. The loan term
C. The annual percentage rate (APR)
Where in the world would you find the city of Istanbul, which lies on two different continents?
A. Spain
B. Turkey
C. Morocco
B. Turkey
What was a “TV antenna rotor” used for in many homes with rooftop antennas?
A. To turn the antenna toward a television station
B. To improve the television's sound
C. To record programs while the family was away
A. To turn the antenna towards a television station
Before nonstick cookware became widespread, what was commonly used to help prevent food from sticking to a pan?
A. A little water
B. Flour sprinkled over the pan
C. Butter
C. Butter