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Remembering the 1990s Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about U.S. nostalgia from the 1990s. Do you remember these items?

A multiple-choice quiz by MyGirl2000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MyGirl2000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,029

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2932

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the fashion trends of the 1990s was "Tevas". What kind of footwear was this? Hint

sandal

loafer

oxford

slipper

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Scrunchies" were a women's hair fashion item in the 1990s. What is a scrunchie? Hint

a headband

a ponytail band

a hair clip

a head cap

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Dookie" was the name of an American music hit album released by the band Green Day in the nineties. What type of music does this music group play? Hint

hard rock

country rock

punk rock

soft rock

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Question 4 of 10

4. What type of doll was popularly collected for luck in the nineties? Hint

baby dolls

barbie dolls

troll dolls

peewee dolls

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the years of the 1990s an Olympic ice figure-skater was first U.S. skater to complete the triple axel jump in competition. Who was it? Hint

Kristi Yamaguchi

Tonya Harding

Natasha Kuchiki

Holly Cook

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Question 6 of 10

6. What highest grossing Broadway musical featured Elton John's music and was produced by the Disney Theatrical company during the 1990s? Hint

The Sound of Music

Rent

The Lion King

Beauty and the Beast

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Question 7 of 10

7. There were two U.S. presidents during the nineties. Which U.S. President was in office from the years of 1993-2001? Hint

George H. W. Bush

Ronald Reagan

Jimmy Carter

Bill Clinton

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Question 8 of 10

8. It was required that in the US automobile industry that all cars and SUVs were to be equiped with airbags and seatbelts in the years of the 1990s.

True

False

9. During the 1990s a number of restaurant chains grew in number and set up franchises all over the USA. A chain store that was spreading across the USA with franchises at the time was the Sonic Drive-In restaurant. What state was this food establishment originally based in prior to this time? Hint

Oklahoma

Idaho

Oregon

Iowa

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Question 10 of 10

10. A very high grossing epic film was at the box office in the year of 1997. What was the name of the popular movie? Hint

Titanic

Towering Inferno

Poseidon Adventure

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the fashion trends of the 1990s was "Tevas". What kind of footwear was this?

Answer: sandal

Tevas were originally designed for river tour guides. The shoe is an open sandal with a rugged outdoor type sole and cloth straps.

2. "Scrunchies" were a women's hair fashion item in the 1990s. What is a scrunchie?

Answer: a ponytail band

"Scrunchies" were described as a fabric covered elastic hair tie used with long hair. A variety of colors and fabrics made this hair item a "must have" fad item in the nineties years.

3. "Dookie" was the name of an American music hit album released by the band Green Day in the nineties. What type of music does this music group play?

Answer: punk rock

The Green Day "Dookie" album received a Grammy award for best alternative music album. The music album was released on February 1, 1994 by Reprise Records. The band is considered to have a punk or rock sound.

4. What type of doll was popularly collected for luck in the nineties?

Answer: troll dolls

The "troll doll" was a popular toy and collectible of the 1990s. The "Dam dolls" were also called "good luck trolls" and were originally designed by the Danish woodcutter, Thomas Dam. The trolls were used for video games, cartoons, and even a radio show. In 2003, the dolls made the "Century of Toys" list.

5. In the years of the 1990s an Olympic ice figure-skater was first U.S. skater to complete the triple axel jump in competition. Who was it?

Answer: Tonya Harding

Tonya Harding completed the triple axel in the short program, two triple axels in a program, and a triple axel with a double toe loop combination as the first lady to do so in competition. She won Skate America and the Nations Cup in 1990. In 1991, the US title, second at World Champions, and the NHK trophy were won by Tonya. Nancy Kerrigan was one of her skating rivals.

6. What highest grossing Broadway musical featured Elton John's music and was produced by the Disney Theatrical company during the 1990s?

Answer: The Lion King

The Broadway musical "The Lion King" is based on a movie by the same name. The music for the show was composed by Elton John with the lyrics by Tim Rice, also a score by Hans Zimmer with choral parts by Lebo M. and then directed by Julie Taymor. The show, produced by Disney Theatrical, features animal costumes and puppets to tell Simba's story.

7. There were two U.S. presidents during the nineties. Which U.S. President was in office from the years of 1993-2001?

Answer: Bill Clinton

William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton was in the US presidential office during the 1990s. His presidency was somewhat was dogged by scandal and he was impeached and acquitted. The economy was propserous and his domestic and foreign policies were widely considered successful.

8. It was required that in the US automobile industry that all cars and SUVs were to be equiped with airbags and seatbelts in the years of the 1990s.

Answer: True

By the years of the 1990s the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had found that seatbelts and air bags were effective in saving lives in traffic accidents in the United States. Furthermore, airbags on the inside sides of the car debuted in cars in 1990s and were also found to be effective in saving lives.

Answer: Oklahoma

In the year of 1991, the Sonic company became a publicly traded company. By the year 1994, franchise agreements were set up. The company became Sonic Corp. By the year 2000, there were 1,750 stores in operation in the USA.

10. A very high grossing epic film was at the box office in the year of 1997. What was the name of the popular movie?

Answer: Titanic

"Titanic" was the 1997 year epic romantic disaster film directed by James Cameron. The fictionalized account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The story was that of two people from different social classes that fell in love on the maiden voyage of the Titanic.

Source: Author MyGirl2000

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