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How Do They Wear Them? Trivia Quiz

Boots are worn on the feet and gloves on the hands. 'Yes we all know that,' I hear you say - but do you know how all the items of clothing (or all the accessories) in this quiz are worn?

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

Author
Jomarion

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,001

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1212

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. BABOUCHES are Turkish or Oriental in origin. How would you wear them? Hint

wrapping them around the lower part of the face - to hide the mouth

casually - on the feet

placing them on your head - as protection from the sun

hanging them from the waist - as a decoration

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Question 2 of 10

2. The BIRETTA is worn by male members of a particular profession. How do they wear it? Hint

wearing it round the neck, as a stiff collar

pinning it to the lapels of their coats

using a pair of them, stitched to the shoulders of their shirts

placing it squarely on their heads

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Question 3 of 10

3. The BOA is generally worn by women - although it has fallen somewhat out of fashion. How would this accessory be used? Hint

wound round the head, like a turban

attached to the hem of a skirt, to lengthen the garment

tied round the waist, as a decorative belt

flung casually round the neck and shoulders

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Question 4 of 10

4. Popular in the 1920's, how did ladies wear a CLOCHE? Hint

as a padded support to raise the bust-line

pulled down on their heads

stuffing their hands into it, to keep them warm in the winter

fastening it to a belt to hold small, personal valuables

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Question 5 of 10

5. The DHOTI is very-well known in India. It is worn only by men. How is it worn? Hint

as a long skirt, reaching from the waist to ankle level

pinned round the shoulders and left to hang as a kind of cloak

tied round the waist with the ends tucked up between the legs

folded into a bag and hung from one shoulder - for carrying tools

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Question 6 of 10

6. How did knights of old wear GREAVES as part of their armour? Hint

as a substitute for a visor on a helmet

as protection for their legs below their knees

as long, gauntlet-gloves

hinged from the back of a helmet, to protect the neck

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Question 7 of 10

7. How is the KIMONO, which originated in Japan, worn? Hint

fastening it across the upper part of the body and leaving one shoulder exposed

wrapping a pair of them around the legs to keep them warm in the winter

folding it and wearing it around the waist as a sash

as an ankle-length robe

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Question 8 of 10

8. On which part of the body would you see a SOU'WESTER being worn? Hint

round the neck, as protection against the wind

around the waist

on the head

across the nose and lower face

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did ladies of the Middle Ages wear a WIMPLE? Hint

tucked into a belt - ready for use as a handkerchief

as a veil - hanging and floating from conical or horned head-dresses

twisted into a coil in their hair

draped over the head and under the chin - to form a frame for the face

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you are allowed to go into a synagogue at prayer time, you will certainly see many YARMULKAS. How will members of the congregation be wearing them? Hint

as long sashes draped round their necks with the ends hanging down in front

on their heads

across their foreheads

strapped to their upper arms

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. BABOUCHES are Turkish or Oriental in origin. How would you wear them?

Answer: casually - on the feet

Babouches are light-weight, heelless slippers. They are comfortable but, like most slippers, they don't give your feet much support.

2. The BIRETTA is worn by male members of a particular profession. How do they wear it?

Answer: placing it squarely on their heads

This item is a small, stiff clerical cap. The colours vary according to the rank of the wearer. - Priests wear a black one, bishops a purple one and cardinals a red one.

3. The BOA is generally worn by women - although it has fallen somewhat out of fashion. How would this accessory be used?

Answer: flung casually round the neck and shoulders

A boa is a long, serpent-like scarf of fur, feathers or any other fluffed-up material. They are usually brightly coloured.
Some people have been known to wear the other type of boa (the snake)! However, most of us don't think of it as an accessory, do we? I certainly don't!

4. Popular in the 1920's, how did ladies wear a CLOCHE?

Answer: pulled down on their heads

The cloche, which got its name from the French word for 'bell', was a close-fitting, bell-shaped hat.

5. The DHOTI is very-well known in India. It is worn only by men. How is it worn?

Answer: tied round the waist with the ends tucked up between the legs

This garment is a loin cloth worn by male Hindus. The ends, which are passed between the legs, are pulled up and tucked into the waist.

6. How did knights of old wear GREAVES as part of their armour?

Answer: as protection for their legs below their knees

Most of the names of parts of armour come from the French language. 'Greave' comes from the Old French word 'greve' which meant 'shin'.

7. How is the KIMONO, which originated in Japan, worn?

Answer: as an ankle-length robe

This garment is a very loose, sashed, ankle-length robe with wide sleeves. The literal meaning of the word 'kimono' is 'wear thing'.

8. On which part of the body would you see a SOU'WESTER being worn?

Answer: on the head

The sou'wester is a waterproof hat with a very broad brim at the back of it. It is worn, especially, by seamen and deep-sea fishermen in stormy weather.

9. How did ladies of the Middle Ages wear a WIMPLE?

Answer: draped over the head and under the chin - to form a frame for the face

The wimple is, of course, still worn in the 21st century as part of the habit of some nuns.

10. If you are allowed to go into a synagogue at prayer time, you will certainly see many YARMULKAS. How will members of the congregation be wearing them?

Answer: on their heads

This very small item of clothing is a skullcap worn by Jewish men, especially during prayers or on ceremonial occasions. 'Yarmulka' is a Yiddish word from the Polish for 'small cap'.

Source: Author Jomarion

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