Clothing and fashion
What do we call shoes without a back, that you slide your foot into?
slippers or mules
What term describes a strong fear of something, such as spiders or heights?
a phobia
What adjective describes someone who is always on time?
punctual
In the book “Pride and Prejudice,” who is Elizabeth Bennet in love with?
Mr. Darcy
A man looks at a painting and says, “Brothers and sisters I have none, but that man’s father is my father’s son.” Who is in the painting?
his son
Which material, derived from the cocoon of a caterpillar, has been valued for thousands of years?
silk
What is term describes the reason or drive behind a person’s actions?
motivation
What adjective describes a person who never gives up, even when things are difficult?
determined / persistent
determined / persistent
In what year did the first human land on the Moon?
1969
What has a head and a tail but no body?
a coin
What term describes clothing made with environmentally responsible materials and processes, often with ethical labour practices?
sustainable fashion
What is it called when someone experiences improvement because they believe a treatment works, even if it has no active ingredients?
the placebo effect
Which adjective means “able to understand and share the feelings of others”?
empathetic
Which ancient civilisation built Machu Picchu?
The Inca civilisation
You see a boat filled with people, but there isn’t a single person on board. How?
They are all married (not single)
What is is the most expensive clothing fabric in the world?
vicuña wool (costing up to $3,900 per yard due to its rarity and luxurious softness)
What is the name for automatic, often unconscious mental shortcuts used for quick decision‑making?
heuristics
What adjective describes someone who behaves as though they are more important than others?
arrogant
Which blood type is a universal donor?
O Negative
What connects two people, but touches only one?
a wedding ring
What is the difference between “fashionable” and “trendy”?
Fashionable = stylish or elegant in general; trendy = currently popular but often short‑lived.
In psychology, what is the tendency to favour information that supports one’s existing beliefs called?
confirmation bias
What adjective describes someone who is honest, ethical, and morally reliable?
principled / conscientious
Which singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
Rihanna
A man pushes his car to a hotel and tells the owner he’s bankrupt. Why?
He’s playing Monopoly