Famous Fashions and Fads
One-Hit Wonders (1950s–1970s)
World Capitals
Kitchen Gadgets
Classic Commercials
100
Which of these fashion items was not a major trend in the 1980s?
a) Leg warmers
b) Shoulder pads
c) Bucket hats
d) Acid-wash jeans
c) Bucket hats
100
Which 1958 instrumental hit by The Champs is still a party favorite today?
A) “Wipe Out”
B) “Tequila”
C) “Sleep Walk”
D) “Green Onions”
C) “Tequila”
100
What is the capital of Portugal?
A) Rome
B) Madrid
C) Lisbon
D) Berlin
C) Lisbon
100
Which hand-cranked device was commonly used to whip cream before electric mixers?
A) Butter churn
B) Rotary egg beater
C) Mortar and pestle
D) Potato ricer
B) Rotary egg beater
100
“I’m lovin’ it” is a famous slogan from which fast food chain?
A) Burger King
B) Wendy’s
C) McDonald’s
D) Taco Bell
C) McDonald’s
200
Which of these designers is not associated with launching a major fashion line in the 1990s?
a) Tommy Hilfiger
b) Marc Jacobs
c) Coco Chanel
d) Anna Sui
c) Coco Chanel
200
Who sang the 1965 garage rock hit “Liar, Liar”?
A) The Castaways
B) The Troggs
C) The Turtles
D) The Zombies
A) The Castaways
200
Which city is the capital of Canada?
A) Toronto
B) Vancouver
C) Ottawa
D) Montreal
C) Ottawa
200
What was the primary use of a metal pick in mid-20th century kitchens?
A) Carving meat
B) Breaking up large blocks of ice
C) Opening cans
D) Tenderizing steak
B) Breaking up large blocks of ice
200
Which cereal featured a leprechaun in its commercials?
A) Cocoa Puffs
B) Lucky Charms
C) Trix
D) Cap’n Crunch
B) Lucky Charms
300
Which of these fashion items was not popularized during the 1950s?
a) Poodle skirts
b) Saddle shoes
c) Bell-bottom jeans
d) Cat-eye glasses
c) Bell-bottom jeans
300
Which 1974 ballad by Terry Jacks was adapted from a Belgian song and became a global hit?
A) “Seasons in the Sun”
B) “Shannon”
C) “You Light Up My Life”
D) “Alone Again (Naturally)”
A) “Seasons in the Sun”
300
What is the capital of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Brisbane
C) Canberra
300
Which gadget used a crank and rotating blades to press cooked fruits or vegetables through a sieve?
A) Food processor
B) Mouli grater
C) Food mill
D) Mandoline slicer
C) Food mill
300
Which brand’s 1980s commercial asked, “Where’s the beef?”
A) Arby’s
B) McDonald’s
C) Wendy’s
D) Hardee’s
C) Wendy’s
400
Which of these was not a common accessory for women in the 1950s?
a) White gloves
b) Pearl necklaces
c) Scrunchies
d) Handbags
c) Scrunchies
400
Which 1959 doo-wop hit by The Skyliners is known for its lush harmonies and heartbreak lyrics?
A) “Earth Angel”
B) “Since I Don’t Have You”
C) “In the Still of the Night”
D) “Only You”
B) “Since I Don’t Have You”
400
Which African capital city is located on the Nile River and is one of the oldest cities in the world?
A) Addis Ababa
B) Khartoum
C) Cairo
D) Tripoli
C) Cairo
400
Before pop-up toasters, what device was placed over a stove burner to toast bread?
A) Toasting fork
B) Wire rack toaster
C) Dutch oven
D) Griddle press
B) Wire rack toaster
400
Which cleaning product featured a bald man in a white T-shirt and gold earring?
A) Mr. Clean
B) Scrubbing Bubbles
C) Lysol
D) Clorox
A) Mr. Clean
500
Which hairstyle was not popular among men in the 1950s?
a) The Pompadour
b) The Ducktail
c) The Mullet
d) The Crew Cut
c) The Mullet
500
Which 1976 funk-rock anthem by Wild Cherry became a dance floor staple but was their only Top 40 hit?
A) “Boogie Nights”
B) “Play That Funky Music”
C) “Get Down Tonight”
D) “Funky Town”
B) “Play That Funky Music”
500
Which city is the capital of Kazakhstan?
A) Almaty
B) Astana
C) Tashkent
D) Bishkek
B) Astana
500
Which 19th-century gadget was used to peel apples in a single continuous spiral and often included a coring function?
A) Apple slicer
B) Spiralizer
C) Apple parer
D) Fruit press
C) Apple parer
500
Which gum brand’s commercials promised “a little something for the longer ride”?
A) Juicy Fruit
B) Big Red
C) Doublemint
D) Wrigley’s Spearmint
D) Wrigley’s Spearmint