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Quiz about Theres No Business Like Shoe Business

There's No Business Like Shoe Business! Quiz

Most people wear them and some are obsessed by them. Shoes are a part of our lives. How much do you know about footwear?

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

Author
Tizzabelle

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
597

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 5 (6/10), Guest 134 (6/10), Jo575 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In ancient Roman times, who would have worn hipposandals? Hint

Senators

Soldiers

Horses

Women

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which British military hero is recalled when talking of PVC rubber boots used for wet weather and muddy ground? Hint

Duke of Wellington

Field Marshal Montgomery

Vice Admiral Nelson

Lord Kitchener

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Nike "swoosh" trademark was created by Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student. How much was she paid for her now world famous design in 1971? Hint

$135

$35

$350

$1350

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Question 4 of 10

4. American writer Christopher Morley said "High heels were invented by a woman who had been kissed on the ...". What is the missing word? Hint

Foot

Cheek

Forehead

Head

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which shoemaker said "My shoes are special shoes for discerning feet"? Hint

Salvatore Ferragamo

Mario Prada

Guccio Gucci

Manolo Blahnik

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1964 Patrick MacNee and Honor Blackman released a single inspired by the footwear worn on "The Avengers" in which they were starring. What was this single called? Hint

"Shiny Boots"

"Leather Boots"

"High Heel Boots"

"Kinky Boots"

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the shoes worn by women when Irish dancing? Hint

Shillies

Calottes

Galottes

Gillies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which French writer has given his name to shoe fetishism? Hint

Voltaire

Nicolas-Edme R�tif

Moli�re

Victor Hugo

9. You're having a shoe fitting. The retailer puts your foot onto a metal plate and moves a couple of slides along the device to attain an accurate shoe size for you. What is this device known as? Hint

Bradley Device

Brannock Device

Johnstone Device

Julian Device

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is an old term for a shoemaker? Hint

Chandler

Cordwainer

Fletcher

Cooper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In ancient Roman times, who would have worn hipposandals?

Answer: Horses

A hipposandal was a flat piece of metal with hooks and rings. Ties were drawn through the hooks and rings enabling the hipposandal to be secured to the horse's hoof.

2. Which British military hero is recalled when talking of PVC rubber boots used for wet weather and muddy ground?

Answer: Duke of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington asked his shoemaker to alter the Hessian boot and create something practical and stylish. The original Wellington boot he created was made of calf-skin leather and he most likely used wax to provide waterproofing.

3. The Nike "swoosh" trademark was created by Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student. How much was she paid for her now world famous design in 1971?

Answer: $35

After working for Nike after college, she left in 1983. A lunch in 1984 with Nike executives saw Carolyn presented with a gold ring with the logo and a diamond, and an amount of Nike stocks that can only be speculated about.

4. American writer Christopher Morley said "High heels were invented by a woman who had been kissed on the ...". What is the missing word?

Answer: Forehead

Author Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was born in Pennsylvania. Ginger Rogers starred in a movie adaptation of his 1939 novel "Kitty Foyle".

5. Which shoemaker said "My shoes are special shoes for discerning feet"?

Answer: Manolo Blahnik

When Manolo Blahnik showed his design portfolio to a fashion magazine editor he was told footwear should be his design focus. He took this advice and with a loan of �2,000, Blahnik established his first shoe shop in 1972.

6. In 1964 Patrick MacNee and Honor Blackman released a single inspired by the footwear worn on "The Avengers" in which they were starring. What was this single called?

Answer: "Kinky Boots"

"The Avengers" originally screened from 1961-1969. The British secret agent series featured Patrick Macnee as John Steed going on missions with his partner. Honor Blackman was his partner from 1962-64 playing Cathy Gale.

7. What are the shoes worn by women when Irish dancing?

Answer: Gillies

Gillies (also spelt ghillies) are soft leather shoes which mould to the foot. Laces or elastic can be used to secure the shoe to the foot but laces are essential in competition.

8. Which French writer has given his name to shoe fetishism?

Answer: Nicolas-Edme R�tif

Retifism is another name for shoe fetishism. Retifism ascribes erotic qualities to footwear. Nicolas-Edme R�tif (1734-1806) was also called R�tif de la Bretonne. He authored many works relying on his life and fantasy for subject matter.

Answer: Brannock Device

Charles F. Brannock developed his eponymous device over two years. With the device patented in 1926, Brannock then formed the Brannock Device Company.

10. What is an old term for a shoemaker?

Answer: Cordwainer

Cordwainer is an old term for a shoemaker. The city of London still has a Cordwainer ward within its boundaries. Historically this is the area most cordwainers resided and worked.

A chandler deals with supplies to the shipping and boating industry. A fletcher makes arrows and a cooper makes barrels.

Source: Author Tizzabelle

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