Antiques

Toys

100

Which classic toy is a small wooden figure that children can wind up to make it walk, often found in old-fashioned toy stores?
Choices:
A. Slinky
B. Wind-up Toy
C. Yo-Yo
D. Jack-in-the-Box

B. Wind-up Toy

200

What toy car brand is famous for its die-cast miniature vehicles introduced in 1968?
A. Tonka
B. Matchbox
C. Hot Wheels
D. Micro Machines

C. Hot Wheels

300

What drawing toy used knobs to move a stylus that scratched off aluminum powder from behind the screen?
A. Etch A Sketch
B. Doodle Pad
C. Mr. Sketch
D. Scribble Screen

A. Etch A Sketch

400

Which early action figure was based on military themes and first released in the 1960s?
A. G.I. Joe
B. He-Man
C. Action Man
D. Captain Planet

A. G.I. Joe

500

Which toy, made of interlocking bricks, became a favorite building toy worldwide?
A. Lincoln Logs
B. Tinker Toys
C. LEGO
D. K’NEX

C. LEGO

Collectables

100

What collectible toy is known for its small, colorful, hard rubber balls that you could bounce on the floor?
Choices:
A. Hula Hoop
B. Marbles
C. Jacks
D. Tiddlywinks

B. Marbles

200

What collectible toy, often found in colorful boxes, features small, soft, stuffed animals that were popular in the 1980s?
A. Beanie Babies
B. Cabbage Patch Kids
C. Teddy Bears
D. Care Bears

A. Beanie Babies

300

What highly collectible dolls came with a unique birth certificate and yarn hair?
A. Barbie Dolls
B. Raggedy Ann Dolls
C. Cabbage Patch Kids
D. American Girl Dolls

C. Cabbage Patch Kids

400

Which porcelain dolls dressed in historic outfits are a favorite collectible for many adults?
A. Troll Dolls
B. American Girl Dolls
C. Bratz Dolls
D. Strawberry Shortcake

B. American Girl Dolls

500

What soft dolls with yarn hair were created in the early 20th century and became wildly collectible in the 1970s?
A. Cabbage Patch Kids
B. Raggedy Ann and Andy
C. Barbie
D. Madame Alexander

B. Raggedy Ann and Andy

Fashion

100

What vintage shoe, known for its high, slender heel, was made famous in the 1950s by designers like Christian Dior?
A. Mary Jane
B. Stiletto
C. Brogue
D. Moccasin

B. Stiletto

200

What is the name of the long, waist-length jacket, often made of rain-resistant material, that became popular in the 1960s?
A. Trench coat
B. Parka
C. Wool coat
D. Poncho

A. Trench coat

300

Which fabric, known for being light and breathable, was commonly used for summer dresses in the 1950s?
A. Silk
B. Wool
C. Linen
D. Velvet

C. Linen

400

What type of shoes became popular in the 1960s, known for their high, thick heels?
A. Sandals
B. Stilettos
C. Platforms
D. Boots

C. Platforms

500

What accessory, often worn by men in the 1960s, became a must-have for formal occasions?
A. Pocket watch
B. Cufflinks
C. Hat
D. Bow tie

B. Cufflinks

Furniture

100

What type of furniture piece stores dishes and has glass doors?
A. Hutch
B. Buffet
C. Armoire
D. Sideboard

A. Hutch

200

What is the name of the small, low piece of furniture used for resting your feet?
A. Tuffet
B. Ottoman
C. End Table
D. Step Stool

B. Ottoman

300

What’s the name of the large wooden piece often found at the foot of a bed to store linens?
A. Hope Chest
B. Nightstand
C. End Table
D. Trunk

A. Hope Chest

400

What is the purpose of a “dumbwaiter” in antique homes?
A. To cool dishes
B. To store silverware
C. To lift food between floors
D. To display desserts

C. To lift food between floors

500

A "Chaise Lounge" is best described as:
A. A writing desk
B. A reclining sofa
C. A short stool
D. A bed frame

B. A reclining sofa

Inventions

100

What vintage appliance, introduced in the 1920s, made cooking faster and easier by using electricity?
A. Microwave oven
B. Electric kettle
C. Electric stove
D. Toaster oven

C. Electric stove

200

What household invention, created in 1907 by James Dyson, revolutionized cleaning by using a vacuum with cyclonic separation?
A. Washing machine
B. Vacuum cleaner
C. Iron
D. Refrigerator

B. Vacuum cleaner

300

What device, introduced in the 1960s, allowed people to talk to each other over a distance using radio waves?
A. Cell phone
B. Walkie-talkie
C. Pager
D. Radio

B. Walkie-talkie

400

What device, introduced in the 1980s, allowed people to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live television shows?
A. Remote control
B. TiVo
C. VCR
D. DVR

C. VCR

500

What transportation invention, introduced in 1885, was powered by gasoline and became the first mass-produced automobile?
A. Ford Model T
B. Benz Patent-Motorwagen
C. Horse-drawn carriage
D. Electric car

A. Ford Model T