FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

10 Questions about Obsolete Occupations | People

The scientific-technical revolution has destroyed a lot of occupations (while creating new ones). See how many you can recognize.

A multiple-choice quiz by catamount. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
catamount

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,162

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3805

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what industry would you find a billy piecer? Hint

Woodworking

Smithing

Baking

Woolmaking

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. What material did a brazier work with? Hint

Female clothing

Metal

Dough

Stained glass

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Here's an easy one. What did a chandler make? Hint

Kindling

Candles

Chandeliers

Ropes

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What was a victualer? Hint

A pirate

A tavern keeper

A lay preacher

A surgeon's assistant

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is NOT a term for peddler? Hint

Huckster

Chapman

Hugger

Higgler

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What did a lorimer make? Hint

Books

Knights' armour

Horse gear

Watches and jewellery

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What is a synonym for "muleskinner"? Hint

Teamster

Veterinarian

Knackerman

Con artist

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What did a wainwright make? Hint

Ships

Wagons

Fences

Houses

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. A haymonger was a hay seller. What did a hayward do? Hint

Keep track of hay sales

Inspect and repair fences

Make baling wire

Watch hayfields at night to protect from cattle

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. And finally, what did a wool stapler do with wool? Hint

Sell it

Dye it

Store it

Steal it

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what industry would you find a billy piecer?

Answer: Woolmaking

A billy is a spinning machine. The billy piecer would have to lean over the machine and join up the pieces of broken yarn. This work was often done by children as young as six years of age.

2. What material did a brazier work with?

Answer: Metal

Usually a brazier worked with brass.

3. Here's an easy one. What did a chandler make?

Answer: Candles

A chandler can also be a trader, especially one who supplies food and drink for ships.

4. What was a victualer?

Answer: A tavern keeper

A victualer was also someone who supplied an army with food.

5. Which of the following is NOT a term for peddler?

Answer: Hugger

A hugger was a quarry worker who carried stones.

6. What did a lorimer make?

Answer: Horse gear

Or loriner, from Old French loremier or lorenier, a maker of bridles etc.

7. What is a synonym for "muleskinner"?

Answer: Teamster

Mules are known for stubbornness; apparently the word means somebody who can "skin" or outsmart a mule.

8. What did a wainwright make?

Answer: Wagons

From Old English for "wheeled vehicle"

9. A haymonger was a hay seller. What did a hayward do?

Answer: Inspect and repair fences

This was a civil servant job in England.

10. And finally, what did a wool stapler do with wool?

Answer: Sell it

Another meaning is somebody who sorted wool.

Source: Author catamount

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Jim_in_Oz before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.