SOLOPOL
STOKODERM
ESTESOL
100

What is the country of origin for umbrellas?

A. China B. India

A. China

100

Which of the following movies featured an umbrella as a prop? 

(A.) Saving Mr Banks (B.) Mary Poppins

(B.) Mary Poppins

100

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

200

Who was the umbrella initially intended for?

A. Feminine accessory B. Self-defense tools

A. Feminine accessory 

200

Which year did Rihanna release her hit song "Umbrella"? 

(A.) 2007 (B.) 2009

(A.) 2007

200

The word "umbrella" comes from the Latin word "umbra" What does the word mean in English? 

A. Shadow B. Storm

B. Shadow

300

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

300

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



300

What colour umbrella was traditionally associated with wealthy people?

A. Red B. Blue

B. Blue