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I'll Get My Coat Trivia Quiz

If you want to find out more about outerwear, play this quiz! All of these questions are about coats and jackets.

A multiple-choice quiz by maripp2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
maripp2002

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,545

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1149

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Question 1 of 10

1. This jacket was worn by sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries to keep warm on their travels far from the equator. The jackets have remained popular, and you might see men or women wear modern ones. Pick the correct coat. Hint

Duster

Great coat

Overcoat

Pea Coat

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Question 2 of 10

2. You may be "the one" if you can tell me what kind of coat was stylishly worn by the character Neo in the original "Matrix" movie. Hint

black trench coat

red smoking jacket

pink tailcoat

tweed ulster

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Question 3 of 10

3. The founder of "Playboy" magazine is famed for his red smoking jacket. Nearly all smoking jackets are made from one of two materials. You'll be flying high if you can name them. Hint

cotton or wool

polyester or latex

berber or vinyl

velvet or silk

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Question 4 of 10

4. Future physicians are often given coats at the start of medical school. You'll deserve a doctorate if you can tell me what color the coats are. Hint

Orange

Brown

White

Green

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Question 5 of 10

5. Made popular by Marlon Brando in "The Wild One", which type of jacket has become a staple for those riding motorcycles? Hint

Leather Jacket

Track Jacket

Cotton Jacket

Life Jacket

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Question 6 of 10

6. Worn by thousands of high school and college students across the United States, which jacket denotes a successful sporting career? Hint

Denim Jacket

Flight Jacket

Letterman Jacket

Anorak

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Question 7 of 10

7. You'll be crazy for this question if you can tell me what kind of jacket is also used as a restraining device. Hint

Life Jacket

Eton Jacket

Blazer

Straitjacket

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Question 8 of 10

8. Howdy, partner! Name the coat worn by horse riders to help keep them clean on the trail. Hint

Overcoat

Eisenhower Jacket

Dinner Jacket

Duster

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Question 9 of 10

9. If you're trying to put two and two together, this type of special jacket used by iron workers might be useful. Name it. Hint

Welding Jacket

Windbreaker

Smolting Jacket

Rain Coat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Originally invented to help prevent RAF fliers from debris, you won't get any flack from me if you pick the right jacket. Hint

Flak Jacket

Bomber Jacket

Life Jacket

Flight Jacket

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Pea Coat

The original pea coats were usually blue in color. This was the color because it was the standard color for many navies.

2. You may be "the one" if you can tell me what kind of coat was stylishly worn by the character Neo in the original "Matrix" movie.

Answer: black trench coat

In the movie, the black trench coat was worn by nearly every "good guy" while in the Matrix. A trench coat is a type of raincoat.

3. The founder of "Playboy" magazine is famed for his red smoking jacket. Nearly all smoking jackets are made from one of two materials. You'll be flying high if you can name them.

Answer: velvet or silk

The smoking jacket was designed to absorb the odor from smoke and protect the clothing of the wearer. It dates back at least to the 17th century in Europe.

4. Future physicians are often given coats at the start of medical school. You'll deserve a doctorate if you can tell me what color the coats are.

Answer: White

The "White Coat Ceremony" is sometimes used to welcome medical students. It symbolizes the purity of physicians' work.

5. Made popular by Marlon Brando in "The Wild One", which type of jacket has become a staple for those riding motorcycles?

Answer: Leather Jacket

The leather is meant to serve as a barrier between the rider and the road in case of an accident. Leather is created out of tanned animal hides.

6. Worn by thousands of high school and college students across the United States, which jacket denotes a successful sporting career?

Answer: Letterman Jacket

Letters were originally worn on sweaters, and the letter was displayed prominently on the center. After the jacket became popular, the letter was (usually) moved to the left side of the front of the jacket.

7. You'll be crazy for this question if you can tell me what kind of jacket is also used as a restraining device.

Answer: Straitjacket

Originally, straitjackets were used to restrain people from hurting themselves. One of the modern uses of the straitjacket has been by illusionists performing daring stunts and illusions while restrained.

8. Howdy, partner! Name the coat worn by horse riders to help keep them clean on the trail.

Answer: Duster

The duster was not just useful for horse riders. Drivers and passengers in early automobiles used dusters when the roads were still predominantly made from dirt.

9. If you're trying to put two and two together, this type of special jacket used by iron workers might be useful. Name it.

Answer: Welding Jacket

Welding jackets are often made of thick leather. They serve to protect the wearers from burns and flying bits of white-hot metal.

10. Originally invented to help prevent RAF fliers from debris, you won't get any flack from me if you pick the right jacket.

Answer: Flak Jacket

The flak jacket was worn by many soldiers in the Vietnam War, but was ultimately replaced by body armor. Body armor is lighter and offers more protection than its predecessor.

Source: Author maripp2002

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