Fashion
What kind of hat did many women wear in the 1920s?
A) Cowboy hat B) Baseball cap C) Cloche hat D) Beret
C) Cloche hat
The cloche hat fit tightly around the head and was a huge 1920s trend.
What kind of music became famous in the 1920s?
A) Rock B) Jazz C) Pop D) Classical
B) Jazz
The 1920s are known as the “Jazz Age” because jazz music was everywhere.
Before sound, what kind of movies existed?
A) Silent films B) Color films C) Horror films D) 3D movies
A) Silent films
Actors used facial expressions and cards with words because movies had no sound yet.
What drink was banned during the 1920s?
A) Coffee B) Alcohol C) Tea D) Soda
B) Alcohol
The U.S. government banned alcohol from 1920 to 1933 — a period called Prohibition.
What did the phrase “bee’s knees” mean?
A) Bad B) Silly C) Amazing D) Expensive
C) Amazing
“The bee’s knees” meant something or someone really cool or excellent.
Which hairstyle became popular for women?
A) Long curls B) Bob cut C) Ponytail D) Braids
B) Bob cut
The short “bob cut” showed freedom and confidence among modern women
Who was a famous jazz musician from that time?
A) Elvis Presley B) Michael Jackson
C) Louis Armstrong D) The Beatles
C) Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong’s trumpet playing and voice made him a jazz legend.
Who was a famous silent movie comedian?
A) Tom Hanks B) Charlie Chaplin C) Brad Pitt D) Leonardo DiCaprio
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was loved for his funny and emotional acting in silent films.
What were secret bars that sold alcohol called?
A) Hangouts B) Clubs C) Speakeasies D) Taverns
C) Speakeasies
People needed a password to get inside these hidden clubs to drink illegally.
What did “cat’s pajamas” mean?
A) A funny cat B) Someone stylish C) Sleepy person D) Old-fashioned
B) Someone stylish
“The cat’s pajamas” was another slang phrase meaning “the best” or “super cool.”
What did men usually wear for formal occasions?
A) Track suits B) Baggy jeans
C) Suits and fedoras D) Leather jackets
C) Suits and fedoras
Men looked classy in suits, ties, and fedora hats.
What was the most popular dance in the 1920s?
A) Tango B) Waltz C) Charleston D) Salsa
C) Charleston
The Charleston was a wild, fun dance full of energy.
What year did the first “talking movie” come out?
A) 1910 B) 1927 C) 1935 D) 1940
B) 1927
The Jazz Singer (1927) was the first movie with sound, changing Hollywood forever.
Which soda became super popular in the 1920s?
A) Sprite B) Pepsi C) Coca-Cola D) Dr. Pepper
C) Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola became a big brand and a symbol of modern America.
What was the nickname for the 1920s?
A) The Silent Years B) The Roaring Twenties C) The Swinging Fifties D) The Great Age
B) The Roaring Twenties
It was called that because life felt exciting, loud, and full of change.
What were the wide pants men wore called?
A) Skinny pants B) Cargo pants
C) Oxford bags D) Flare jeans
C) Oxford bags
“Oxford bags” were very wide trousers that started as a British university trend.
Where did people secretly go to dance and drink alcohol during Prohibition?
A) Clubs B) Speakeasies C) Restaurants D) Theaters
B) Speakeasies
“Speakeasies” were secret bars that sold alcohol even though it was illegal.
Which sport became America’s favorite in the 1920s?
A) Basketball B) Baseball C) Soccer D) Hockey
B) Baseball
Baseball became a national passion, with stars like Babe Ruth gaining huge fame.
Which dessert became a big hit in the 1920s?
A) Cheesecake B) Pineapple upside-down cake C) Brownies D) Apple pie
B) Pineapple upside-down cake
This colorful cake looked fancy and was served at parties and family dinners.
What was a popular new women’s hairstyle?
A) Ponytail B) Bun C) Bob cut D) French twist
C) Bob cut
Women cut their hair short to show independence and modern style.
What were fashionable young women in the 1920s called?
A) Hippies B) Flappers C) Queens D) Rebels
Correct: B) Flappers
Flappers were bold, modern women who wore short dresses, bobbed their hair, and loved jazz clubs. They broke old rules and became symbols of women’s freedom.
What new device brought music into homes?
A) Television B) CD player C) Radio D) Phone
C) Radio
The radio let families listen to jazz and news right from their living rooms.
What kind of event had couples dancing for hours to win prizes?
A) Marathon run B) Dance marathon C) Singing contest D) Costume ball
B) Dance marathon
Dance marathons were long events where couples danced non-stop for prizes or money.
What did people call alcohol using 1920s slang?
A) Happy juice B) Giggle water C) Fun drink D) Sweet sip
B) Giggle water
“Giggle water” was a funny slang term people used for alcoholic drinks.
What was a “bootlegger”?
A) A person who danced B) A person who made clothes C) A person who sold alcohol illegally D) A person who made shoes
C) A person who sold alcohol illegally
Bootleggers secretly made and sold alcohol during Prohibition.