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Jazz Age Jive

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Jazz Age Jive game quiz
"Defining the BIG WORDS of the Roaring '20s"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. During the Roaring '20s, if an individual were to toss off a little "COFFIN VARNISH" what would they be doing?
    Wearing make up
    Lying
    Drinking bootleg liquor
    Flattering someone


2. Why would any Jazz Age flapper be merry about wearing a "HANDCUFF"?
    Her criminal career has ended
    She's finally caught her man
    Bracelets accent any outfit
    Her purse is attached to it


3. When a 1920s theater arranged for a real "WHANGDOODLE" a patron would most likely be enjoying what form of entertainment?
    Big party
    Opening night
    Great movie
    Jazz band


4. During the Jazz Age, a man that was remiss in his attentions might need to give his girl an "ALIBI" to make things rosy again, which is best described by which of the following choices?
    Excuse
    Apology
    Telephone call
    Box of flowers


5. If an individual were idly referred to as a "DEWDROPPER" in Roaring '20s lingo what were they in reality?
    Alcoholic
    Jazz band musician
    Bootlegger
    Unemployed young man that sleeps all day


6. Appearing so repeatedly in the 1920s newspapers that it was criminal what does the term "CHICAGO TYPEWRITER" mean?
    Typewriter
    Machine gun
    Telephone
    Newspaper


7. In the 1920s, a flapper might haltingly tell the man in her life that the "BANK'S CLOSED", which would indicate what state of affairs?
    No kissing and/or making out
    Topic of conversation is closed to further discussion
    No money on hand
    She's married


8. The term "PROM-TROTTER" was Jazz Age slang for a high school student that engaged in which of the following activities?
    Dating multiple people at the same time
    Marathon dancing
    Horse shows
    Racing about to attend all school social functions


9. During the Roaring '20s, if an individual took their date to a "PETTING PANTRY" with a view to having a moving experience, which of the following venues did they visit?
    Beauty salon
    Sitting room or parlour
    Movie theater
    Pet store


10. In the Jazz Age era the coupling of the lovely terms "SHEIK AND SHEBA" referred to which of the following choices?
    A type of dance
    Boyfriend and girfriend
    A cocktail
    Towel and sheet sets


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Compiled Jun 28 12