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Cute as a Button Trivia Quiz

From the earliest made from shells with holes in them to Queen Victoria's black glass--buttons are fascinating!

A multiple-choice quiz by sally0malley. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sally0malley

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,215

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
372

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which French King was rumored to have adorned his clothes with some 13,600 buttons when he met with Henry VIII? Hint

Francis I

Henry II

Louis II

Louis IV

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which group of English Protestants considered buttons to be vain and sinful? Hint

Quakers

Puritans

Lutherans

Anglicans

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did Chinese officials in the days of the Empire display buttons to signify rank? Hint

on their shoes

on the back of their robes

on the handle of their swords

on their hats

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pearl buttons adorn the costumes of London's Pearly Kings and Queens.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is an elongated button with two holes in the center and usually fastened through a loop called? Hint

log button

tube button

toggle button

horn button

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which would not be a good choice to use for a Dorset button? Hint

yarn

plastic

fabric

thread

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Question 7 of 10

7. What term is used for knobs made of knotted strings that pass through a loop to fasten? Hint

hoop

frog

eyelet

loop

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where is the Keep Homestead Museum which houses the largest collection of vintage and antique buttons in the Northeast? Hint

Philadelphia, PA

New York City

Monson, MA

Trenton NJ

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the button that is sewn by running the thread through a small "protrusion" rather than two or four holes on the center? Hint

a buttonhook

a shank button

a hook and eye

a wheel button

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Question 10 of 10

10. Stud buttons, made of metal and pushed through the fabric using a metal rivet to fasten, are commonly used on which clothing? Hint

jeans and denim jackets

suits

knit sweaters

evening wear

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which French King was rumored to have adorned his clothes with some 13,600 buttons when he met with Henry VIII?

Answer: Francis I

Francis I Henry VIII met on the "Field of Cloth and Gold" in 1520. Henry and Francis both used the opportunity to display heir wealth. Buttons were popular in the Tudor Court also and were often used on detachable sleeves and panels.

2. Which group of English Protestants considered buttons to be vain and sinful?

Answer: Puritans

The elaborate English clothes made from silks and satins were thought to be wasteful. The Puritans believed the unnecessary bows, buttons, lace, buckles etc. were vain. They adopted their own simple and useful style tying garments rather than using the fashionable buttons.

3. Where did Chinese officials in the days of the Empire display buttons to signify rank?

Answer: on their hats

The cone shaped hats with narrow brims turned up were worn by officials displayed precious or semi-precious gems. They were ruby worn by the highest ranks, followed by coral, sapphire, lapis lazuli and crystal.

4. Pearl buttons adorn the costumes of London's Pearly Kings and Queens.

Answer: False

The costumes have hundreds of Mother of Pearl buttons sewn on. Mother of Pearl is formed by the lining of a shell and Pearl is formed by surrounding a foreign object that has lodged inside the mollusk shell. Mother of Pearl takes the shape of the shell and a Pearl is usually round.

5. What is an elongated button with two holes in the center and usually fastened through a loop called?

Answer: toggle button

Toggle buttons are usually made from wood and sometimes plastic and they are fastened through a loop made of leather or thin cotton cord.

6. Which would not be a good choice to use for a Dorset button?

Answer: plastic

The thread, yarn or fabric is continually wrapped around a disc or ring. Different colors and textures add to the design.

7. What term is used for knobs made of knotted strings that pass through a loop to fasten?

Answer: frog

Also known as mandarin buttons, these decorative fasteners don't require a buttonhole.

8. Where is the Keep Homestead Museum which houses the largest collection of vintage and antique buttons in the Northeast?

Answer: Monson, MA

The Museum displays military and historic buttons also. Some of which are displayed on a rotating basis. The Museum is known for its permanent display of mosaic buttons.

9. Which is the button that is sewn by running the thread through a small "protrusion" rather than two or four holes on the center?

Answer: a shank button

The protrusion is hollow and the thread is sewn through.

10. Stud buttons, made of metal and pushed through the fabric using a metal rivet to fasten, are commonly used on which clothing?

Answer: jeans and denim jackets

They are also popular on denim jackets and vests (waistcoat in the UK).

Source: Author sally0malley

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