SOLOPOL
What is the country of origin for umbrellas?
A. China B. India
A. China
Which of the following movies featured an umbrella as a prop?
(A.) Saving Mr Banks (B.) Mary Poppins
(B.) Mary Poppins
Like the umbrella, the parasol was used in ancient civilizations. The earliest parasols were made from what? (A.) Tree leaves (B.) Animal skins
(A.) Tree leaves
Who was the umbrella initially intended for?
A. Feminine accessory B. Self-defense tools
A. Feminine accessory
Which year did Rihanna release her hit song "Umbrella"?
(A.) 2007 (B.) 2009
(A.) 2007
The word "umbrella" comes from the Latin word "umbra" What does the word mean in English?
A. Shadow B. Storm
B. Shadow
Why is it bad luck/omen to open an umbrella indoor?
(A.) It invites ghosts (B.) It is believed that your house will be covered in bird droppings by the following morning
A. It invites ghost
The first umbrella shop opened in 1830 and it is still in business today. In which rainy city is it located?
(A.) London (B.) New York City
A. London
The first umbrella shop, James Smith & Sons, opened in London in 1830 and is still in business today
What colour umbrella was traditionally associated with wealthy people?
A. Red B. Blue
B. Blue