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The Joys of Summer Trivia Quiz

Remember the first day of summer vacation when anything was possible and freedom and fun were measured in months? This quiz is based on the joys of being young in the American summertime during the '50s and '60s.

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

Author
nutmeglad

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,092

Updated
Apr 14 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4636

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (5/10), Guest 184 (8/10), frozennugget (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Holding a buttercup (the flower) under a friend's chin was believed to reveal something about that person. What did this floral test reveal? Hint

whether you had a boy/girl friend

whether you liked butter

whether you had cooties

whether you liked buttercups

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the early '60s, lawn darts were introduced. Under what brand name were these horseshoe substitutes sold? Hint

Startz

Jarts

Greenies

Diamonds

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Question 3 of 10

3. You could easily spend a summer afternoon tossing the ol' Frisbee back and forth. From where did the name "Frisbee" come? Hint

Frisbee Records (early recording label)

Jerome Frisbee (inventor)

Frisby Pies (bakery)

Frise B. Hassleberg (Hasbro founder)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Remember reaching down into the bright red cooler to grab an icy cold bottle of root beer. Which brand name is associated with this summertime treat? Hint

Hires

Blaines

Skaggs

S & T

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Question 5 of 10

5. You're "caught" while playing a game of "1-2-3 Redlight". What happens because of this gaffe? Hint

you have to go back to the start line

you're out of the game

you're now "it"

you become the "caller"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Stickball remains a summertime favorite, especially in cities where space is limited. A broomstick is used as the bat, but what is the ball called? Hint

a stick ball

the rubber

an apple

a spaldeen

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Question 7 of 10

7. While spending a week at Camp Runnamuck, you achieve the rank of Junior Lifesaver. Who or what officially certifies your swimming proficiency? Hint

American Red Cross

YMCA

Camp Runnamuck

US Olympic Committee

8. After a couple of weeks of fun and games, you pull out your summer reading list from school. One of the assigned books is "Rabbit Hill", about a group of animals who await the arrival of the "new folks acoming" to live in the rundown house nearby. Who wrote this perennial childhood favorite? Hint

Dr. Seuss

Beatrix Potter

Lois Lowry

Robert Lawson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Summer songs have a way of capturing the feelings of being young and on a vacation that would never end. Who had a summer hit with "Sealed With A Kiss"? Hint

Bobby Rydell

Del Shannon

Gene "the Rockville Rocket" Pitney

Brian Hyland

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Question 10 of 10

10. Using clothes pins to attach baseball cards to your bike was a popular summertime activity. What was the purpose of doing this? Hint

to "lower" wind resistance

decoration

simulate the sound of a motorcycle

to show your team affiliation

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Holding a buttercup (the flower) under a friend's chin was believed to reveal something about that person. What did this floral test reveal?

Answer: whether you liked butter

If the chin reflected yellow from the buttercup it meant that you liked butter. Why this was important is now shrouded in the mists of time.

2. In the early '60s, lawn darts were introduced. Under what brand name were these horseshoe substitutes sold?

Answer: Jarts

The game consisted of two plastic rings and heavy, pointed darts with red and blue flights attached, in fact, a lethal weapon. After many tragic accidents, some involving young kids, the projectiles were removed from the market.

3. You could easily spend a summer afternoon tossing the ol' Frisbee back and forth. From where did the name "Frisbee" come?

Answer: Frisby Pies (bakery)

Frisby pies were served at Yale University where some students would toss the metal pie tins across the quad.

4. Remember reaching down into the bright red cooler to grab an icy cold bottle of root beer. Which brand name is associated with this summertime treat?

Answer: Hires

So cold, you'd get one of those ice cream headaches. And boy, did it taste good after riding your bike all the way to the store!

5. You're "caught" while playing a game of "1-2-3 Redlight". What happens because of this gaffe?

Answer: you have to go back to the start line

A summertime favorite, the game involves a "caller" who turns his/her back on the other players standing at the start line. The caller shouts out, "1-2-3 Redlight" then turns quickly to face the other players. If you're caught moving, the caller can send you back to the start line.

This game led to numerous discussions between caller and the individuals who were caught: "Did so!" "Did not!"

6. Stickball remains a summertime favorite, especially in cities where space is limited. A broomstick is used as the bat, but what is the ball called?

Answer: a spaldeen

Made of a soft rubber, the spaldeen would fly when squarely hit and if it went down the sewer, the hitter had to retrieve it. (New York City official stickball rules)

7. While spending a week at Camp Runnamuck, you achieve the rank of Junior Lifesaver. Who or what officially certifies your swimming proficiency?

Answer: American Red Cross

The Red Cross provides a number of steps up the swimming ladder. As you pass each test you receive a Red Cross card to certify your swimming skills. Lifeguards at the beach or pool usually must be certified by the Red Cross.

Answer: Robert Lawson

Lawson wrote this lovely story while living in Westport, Connecticut at the actual Rabbit Hill, which still exists today. The new folks who move into the house make a garden just for the animals. A real charmer for kids and grown-ups, too.

9. Summer songs have a way of capturing the feelings of being young and on a vacation that would never end. Who had a summer hit with "Sealed With A Kiss"?

Answer: Brian Hyland

"Yes it's gonna be a long, lonely summer, but darling I promise you this, I'll send you all my love, everyday in a letter, sealed with a kiss." Hyland also had a summer hit with "Itsy-Bitsy, Teeny-Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini".

10. Using clothes pins to attach baseball cards to your bike was a popular summertime activity. What was the purpose of doing this?

Answer: simulate the sound of a motorcycle

Placing the cards on the back support of the bicycle, with the cards pointed into the spokes, created a clattering sound as the spokes hit the card. One of the many joys of being young in the summertime.

Source: Author nutmeglad

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