National Sock Day
On which date is National Sock Day celebrated annually?
A) December 1st
B) December 4th
C) December 10th
D) December 14th
B) December 4th
Barbara Gordon is better known as what heroine?
A) Wonder Woman
B) Batgirl
C) Black Canary
D) Supergirl
B) Batgirl
The term "sock" is thought to derive from the Old English word socc, which itself comes from the Latin word soccus. What did the Latin word soccus originally refer to?
A) A woolen blanket
B) A loose-fitting shoe or slipper worn by Roman comedic actors
C) A leather belt
D) A type of linen garment
B) A loose-fitting shoe or slipper worn by Roman comedic actors
What does a chromophobe fear?
A) Heights
B) Open spaces
C) Colors
D) Strangers
C) Colors
Which popular type of sock is designed to be completely invisible or nearly invisible when worn with shoes, particularly ballet flats or loafers?
A) Knee-high socks
B) Crew socks
C) No-show socks
D) Compression socks
C) No-show socks
In the traditional carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift did the true love give on the twelfth day, in addition to repeating all the gifts from the previous eleven days?
A) ______ Ladies Dancing
B) _______ Swans A-Swimming
C) ________ Drummers Drumming
D) _______ Golden Rings
Twelve Drummers Drumming
What is the primary purpose of compression socks or stockings?
A) To provide extra warmth in cold weather.
B) To absorb excess moisture and prevent blisters.
C) To apply gentle pressure to the legs and ankles, promoting blood flow and reducing swelling.
D) To make athletic shoes fit more tightly.
C) To apply gentle pressure to the legs and ankles, promoting blood flow and reducing swelling.
What is the more common name for the family of smokeless propellants known as cordite?
A) Black Powder
B) Dynamite
C) Smokeless Powder
D) Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
C) Smokeless Powder
In knitting, the area of the sock that cups the heel and connects the foot of the sock to the leg is known as the:
A) Toe Box
B) Cuff
C) Heel Flap (or simply "Heel")
D) Instep
C) Heel Flap (or simply "Heel")
Frederick the Great (Frederick II) was the king and leader of which European nation from 1740 to 1786?
A) Austria
B) Russia
C) Prussia
D) France
C) Prussia