All You Need Is Gloves Trivia Quiz

Answer: A medieval knight

Gauntlets were the piece of armor that worn on the hands of a medieval knight. They were usually made of both chain mail to allow flexibility and plates of hard metal for protection. These were some of the most intricate pieces of armor and usually extended up the forearm.

They fell into disuse with the rise of easily reloadable firearms. Today long gauntlets, usually made of leather are used in falconry, welding, and fencing. Some gauntlets have individual fingers while others only protected the hands and wrists.

Answer: Carolus-Duran

French painter Charles Auguste Emile Durand (1837-1917) was more commonly known as Carolus-Duran. He was known for his portraits of the wealthy and influential members of French High Society. In 1869 he painted a lovely full-length portrait of his wife removing her gloves. Painted in shades of black, gray and white this portrait mirrors the elaborate clothing and manners displayed by French women of the time.

Answer: Red Hot Chili Peppers

"This Velvet Glove" was the eleventh song on the "Californication" by the popular group, Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song was written by member Anthony Keidis and is about his struggle with drug addiction. In the song he is thanking his friend and band-member John Frusciante for his help and support during the rough times he had just faced.

Answer: Gary Payton

Gary Payton played in the NBA from 1990-2007. In 1996 he won NBA Defensive Player of the Year becoming the first point guard to receive that honor. A very competitive player, he was known for his superior skills with the ball as well as for his "trash talk" on the court.

Answer: Joan Blondell

With a career that spanned over fifty years, Joan Blondell was a popular Hollywood actress. She died the same year that "The Glove" was released. Also known as "The Glove: Lethal Terminator", Blondell's next to last movie was an action film about a bounty hunter who was hunting down a murderer who used a large leather-laced steel glove for a weapon.

Answer: Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller started her career on radio in 1952. Her first television show was titled "Phyllis Dillis, the Homely Friendmaker". From then on, most of her jokes and comedy were self-depreciating comments about being old, ugly and mean. She was one of the most successful and popular stand-up comediennes at a time when most stand-up was done by men.

She did appear in many television specials and did small parts in movies, always staying in character with the persona used in her stand-up.

Answer: Michael Jackson

In 1983 during an NBC music special called "Motown 25", Michael Jackson introduced the world to his signature dance move known as the 'moonwalk'. He also introduced his trademark single crystal encrusted white glove. The glove was covered in 1,200 Austrian crystal beads and took over 10 days to make.

In December of 2009 this glove was sold for $350,000 at an auction held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, New York.

Answer: False

This is false. This term means to work closely with something or someone to achieve a desired goal. It can also mean to be closely related or to connote cause and effect. For example: It is believed that a balanced diet and exercise can lead to weight loss which can work hand in glove with higher self-esteem and mental well-being.

Answer: Batman

The original Batman superhero was a dark almost Gothic character who was usually active at night in the dark. The Black Glove were active in Gotham City after the murder of Batman's parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne. The organization poses as a group of very wealthy people known for throwing wild secret parties.

Many of Batman's well known enemies have been involved with The Black Hand, most notably, The Joker.

Answer: Glover

The name for a person who makes and sells gloves is a glover. Often a glover was also skilled in making other articles of clothing made of leather such as leggings, purses, and shirts.