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1 trivia quiz  The History of Smoking coolicon
The stupidest thing I ever did was start smoking. In an effort to find enlightenment and quit, I?ve made this quiz about the history of this bizarre habit. Try (wheeze, gulp) and have a little fun (cough, gasp)?ok??(hack hack)?
Average 15Q
2115 plays
Feb 24 05
dobrov
2 trivia quiz  Cigar Trivia icon
Tobacco leaves wrapped in a cylinder and ignited have a long and rich history.
Tough 10Q
177 plays
Jan 16 08
fabulouscoops
3 trivia quiz  Victorian Etiquette icon
The Victorians had rules of etiquette for nearly every situation. Could you have survived in upper class English Victorian society? Take this quiz and find out!
Difficult 10Q
1368 plays
Aug 21 04
shortnsweet875
4 trivia quiz  Historical Costumes icon
A fashionable quiz on historical costumes!
Average 10Q
2628 plays
Mar 25 01
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Some sample questions from this category:

* What was the name given to the three pointed hat that was popular in the 18th century?
* Up until the mid-to-late 19th century, what material was more commonly used to stiffen corsets and the like?
* A dress with the skirt draped up in the back, by means of buttons and tapes, is called what?
* Up into the mid-19th century, what convenience was not sewn into dresses?
* The art of cutting the top fabric to reveal the fabric underneath was often called what?
* In the 18th century, when women's hair, literally, was at height of fashion, what was the main risk that a woman took when walking inside a house?
* Cotton is to 21st century as which of these is to 18th century?
* What was often fastened or sewn to the rear on the inside of the corset to keep it straight?
* Also called a shift, this undergarment's other name is what?
* What famous strike began in 1912 and was referred to as the "Bread and Roses" strike?
* After the bombing of Haymarket Square how many labor leaders were arrested?
* Of the eight labor leaders arrested at Haymarket Square, how many were hung, how many committed suicide and how many were pardoned?
* What strike led to Labor Day becoming a national holiday?
* What were the key issues surrounding the Oshkosh Woodworkers strike of 1898?
* What secret organization provided the basis of the American Federation of Labor?
* The Great May Labor Strikes of 1886 ended where?
* What is a Ghost Union?
* Which Labor Act was called the beginning of the end of unions by its opponents?
* When did the eight hour day come into effect?
* Okay, Okay, I hope I haven't bored you yet but here is the last one and I'll try to make it easy on you. What singer had a number one hit with "This Land is Your Land" but was more noted for labor related music?

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