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Holey Socks, Batmum! Trivia Quiz

Who would have thought such a simple word could have so many different uses? The word socks is in each of the questions or their answers. So put on your favorite tootsies warmers, settle back and enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by sandysamuel. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sandysamuel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
314,629

Updated
Aug 28 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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650

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Question 1 of 10

1. President Clinton and his family had a pet named Socks. What kind of pet was it? Hint

A dog

A gerbil

A rabbit

A cat

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1589, the first sock-knitting machine was invented by Rev. William Lee. What country was he from? Hint

England

Scotland

America

Ireland

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Question 3 of 10

3. An important memory for a lot of adults was playing with this toy in their childhood. It served as a sort of pretend friend. What was this toy? Hint

The sock puppy

A toy from a sock? You're kidding, right?

The tube sock

The sock monkey

4. The phrase "sock it to me" has been around for years, but it became popular because of a certain television show that was on in the late 1960s to the early 1970s. What was the name of that show? Hint

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

I Love Lucy

The Smothers Brother Hour

Love American Style

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Question 5 of 10

5. When people hear the word sock, they generally think of the items of clothing that keeps their feet warm. However, it is also a verb. What does it mean when someone "socks" someone else? Hint

He kisses them

He punches them

He rubs their feet

He chases them

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hosiery-style socks, usually made of nylon, are often referred to as stockings. There is a major league baseball team that was actually named for stockings. Which of these teams is it? Hint

The Cincinnati Reds

The Honolulu Hosiery

The Detroit Red Sox

The Texas Knox Sox

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Question 7 of 10

7. This phrase basically means to surprise or shock someone. "I'm going to --- their socks off." What goes in the blank? Hint

pull

knock

tear

rip

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where is a sock hop usually held? Hint

Socks don't hop!

At a podiatrist's office

In a school gym

In church

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the late 1950s, early 1960s, there was a well-known ventriloquist named Shari Lewis. She is best remembered for a special sock puppet. What did she name that puppet? Hint

Talk To The Hand

Pork Chop

Lamb Chop

Princess

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Question 10 of 10

10. Per the title of this quiz, what is the most well-known way to fix socks with holes? Hint

Glue them

Crochet them

They can't be fixed! Throw them out!

Darn them

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. President Clinton and his family had a pet named Socks. What kind of pet was it?

Answer: A cat

Chelsea Clinton adopted the homeless feline in 1991. Sadly, in 2008, he (the cat, not the president!)developed terminal cancer and went to live with Clinton's private secretary after Mr. Clinton left office.

2. In 1589, the first sock-knitting machine was invented by Rev. William Lee. What country was he from?

Answer: England

The reason for the invention? True love. The inventor wanted to have all of his true love's attention, rather than share that attention with her knitting needles! Even if she was making them for him.

3. An important memory for a lot of adults was playing with this toy in their childhood. It served as a sort of pretend friend. What was this toy?

Answer: The sock monkey

In Rockford, IL, there is an annual "Sock Monkey Madness Festival," at the Midway Village Center where events and displays are set up to honor this special piece of American history. Monkeys aren't the only animal that can be made from socks, although they are the most well-known. One company even claims to have 84 types of sock animals, from moose to turtles to gorillas, among others!

Answer: Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Judy Carne usually ended up saying the phrase unintentionally, resulting her being doused with water. Several performers from that show went on to bigger and better things, however the most well-known was Goldie Hawn, who appeared regularly as a dancer. However, she was never heard saying the phrase "Sock it to me!" I guess she wanted to stay dry!

5. When people hear the word sock, they generally think of the items of clothing that keeps their feet warm. However, it is also a verb. What does it mean when someone "socks" someone else?

Answer: He punches them

Generally children use this word with relish when they describe one child hitting another. "He made me so mad I had to sock him!"

6. Hosiery-style socks, usually made of nylon, are often referred to as stockings. There is a major league baseball team that was actually named for stockings. Which of these teams is it?

Answer: The Cincinnati Reds

The original name for this team was actually the Cincinnati Red Stockings, named for the red stockings the players wear. Over the years the name was shortened until the team eventually became known as the Cincinnati Reds, the first official major league baseball team.

7. This phrase basically means to surprise or shock someone. "I'm going to --- their socks off." What goes in the blank?

Answer: knock

It was originally used as a threat against someone; "If you don't stop bothering me, I'm going to knock your socks off!" But over time it gradually grew to refer to catching someone off guard. "That dress you're wearing is going to knock his socks off! He won't be able to take his eyes off you!"

8. Where is a sock hop usually held?

Answer: In a school gym

A sock hop is a dance party that was first developed in the fifties. To this day people still hold sock hops to enjoy the music and fun from that era, by wearing poodle skirts, leather jackets and saddle shoes, though you most likely took off your shoes at the door, hence sock hop.

A sock hop is usually a very lively event. If an organization decides to plan a dance to raise funds, a lot of the times they will be sock hops simply because they are lively events that bring back memories for the older generation while the younger generation learns they aren't the only ones who know how to have fun!

9. In the late 1950s, early 1960s, there was a well-known ventriloquist named Shari Lewis. She is best remembered for a special sock puppet. What did she name that puppet?

Answer: Lamb Chop

Lamb Chop was "born" in 1957, on a radio show Ms. Lewis used to do. Lamb Chop's personality is similar to that of a little girl and she has been making children smile for years.

10. Per the title of this quiz, what is the most well-known way to fix socks with holes?

Answer: Darn them

While someone may try crocheting a pair of socks, this is NOT a way that holey socks are repaired, as anything that is crocheted is usually created with the holes! A phrase a male chauvinist might be heard saying is "Women belong in the kitchen, darning tube socks." Of course that chauvinist may get "a sock to the jaw" by women today!

Source: Author sandysamuel

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